Lower body bleeding in the elderly

Women's regular menstrual periods will stop as they age, which means that when they reach menopause, their menstrual periods will stop permanently and they will no longer have bleeding. However, if an elderly person has bleeding in the lower body, that is, vaginal bleeding again, you should pay attention to the occurrence of the disease. Generally, there are two situations, one is physiological and the other is pathological. It is closely related to the occurrence of endometritis, and you should go to the hospital for a detailed examination of the uterus.

1. What causes vaginal bleeding in the elderly?

Western medicine believes that there are many causes of postmenopausal bleeding, but they can be divided into two categories: benign and malignant diseases. Among benign diseases, atrophic endometritis is the most common, and others include senile vaginitis, cervical polyps, endometrial carcinoma, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, etc. The two types of diseases each account for about half. Therefore, once vaginal bleeding occurs in elderly women, no matter how much the first bleeding is, whether it is continuous bleeding or intermittent bleeding, the patient should attach great importance to it and undergo a gynecological examination in time for early diagnosis and timely treatment.

Some scholars believe that the longer the vaginal bleeding lasts in elderly women, the greater the possibility of malignant tumors; and those with heavy bleeding are four times more likely to suffer from malignant diseases than those with light bleeding, which should not be taken lightly. Vaginal bleeding in elderly women sometimes does not come from the reproductive system. For example, urinary tract infection may cause hematuria, constipation in the elderly may cause anal fissures or hemorrhoidal bleeding, and early intestinal tumors may also cause bleeding. Therefore, it is also very important to clarify the source of the blood.

2. What are the hazards of vaginal bleeding?

2.1. Premenstrual or postmenstrual spotting: Continuous small amount of vaginal bleeding or very small amount of reddish-brown vaginal discharge several days before or after menstruation, which may be seen in ovulatory menstrual disorders or side effects of intrauterine contraceptive device placement. In addition, similar situations may occur in endometriosis.

2.2. Bleeding after sexual intercourse: If fresh blood appears immediately after sexual intercourse, the possibility of early cervical cancer, cervical polyps or submucous uterine fibroids should be considered.

2.3. Irregular vaginal bleeding: It is mostly anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding, but care should be taken to exclude early endometrial cancer.

3. How to prevent vaginal bleeding

3.1. Strengthen health care during pregnancy. Regular check-ups are necessary during pregnancy to detect any complications that may occur during pregnancy so that they can be treated promptly. During pregnancy, you should increase your nutrition and vitamin intake. Pay attention to hygiene during pregnancy and take a bath and change clothes frequently. After 8 months of pregnancy, because the cervix gradually relaxes, you should not take a bath in a tub, and you should not have too much sexual life to avoid infection.

3.2. The society should enhance its awareness of caring for women, conduct regular surveys of female workers and female students living in collectives, improve public health facilities in factories and schools, strengthen health education, and pay attention to personal hygiene and menstrual hygiene.

3.3. Regular physical examinations and going to the hospital for necessary gynecological examinations every year are also good ways for women to avoid pathological vaginal bleeding. If you seek medical attention in time and find that you have a certain disease, seek medical attention in time and do not delay the disease and miss the best time for treatment.

How to treat vaginal bleeding

1. If there is a small amount of bleeding, pay attention to the patient's mental state, count the pulse rate, and let the patient rest in bed. Those with pale complexion and sweating should lower their heads, raise their feet, drink some light salt water, and keep warm but not overheat. Take some sedatives or hemostatic drugs at the same time. Wait until your condition stabilizes before going to the hospital.

2. You can also put a cold water bag or ice bag on the lower abdomen to stop the bleeding. When you feel nauseous, you should turn your face to one side to prevent suffocation. Vaginal bleeding in women can be caused by many reasons, but if you encounter dysfunctional uterine bleeding, vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, etc., you should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

3. When bleeding occurs, let the patient lie down and rest quietly. If your body temperature drops, you can use an electric blanket to keep your whole body warm. If you appear pale, sweat, and have a rapid pulse, these are signs of shock and you should elevate your feet and rest quietly.

4. In case of severe bleeding, place absorbent cotton pads on the genitals and wrap the T-belt tightly. If there is a small amount of bleeding, just use a sanitary napkin to cover it. If the reproductive organs discharge abnormal secretions (blood clots or flesh lumps, etc.), they should be placed in a plastic bag for examination by a doctor. It is best not to let the patient see the discharge to avoid frightening him.

What foods should not be eaten when having vaginal bleeding

1. Chili pepper: Chili pepper contains capsaicin and other ingredients, which are highly irritating and can stimulate the uterus, accelerate blood flow, and aggravate uterine bleeding, so it is not suitable for consumption.

2. Dried radish: Dried radish is a kind of food that breaks qi. Eating it will aggravate qi deficiency, further damage the retention of menstrual blood, and aggravate uterine bleeding.

3. Dog meat: Dog meat is warm in nature, tending to be hot. Eating it can cause heat and internal heat. People with hot blood often have heavy menstruation, so eating dog meat will aggravate uterine bleeding, which is not conducive to the condition.

4. Persimmon: Persimmon contains tannic acid, which easily combines with iron and hinders the body's intake of iron in food. Since women will lose some blood due to uterine bleeding and need to supplement iron, they should not eat persimmons.

5. Brown sugar: Brown sugar has the effect of promoting blood circulation and relieving menstruation. Eating it will aggravate uterine bleeding.