Right Time to Visit
When Is The Right Time To Visit The Doctor?
The right time to visit your doctor is when:
When is it an emergency as per guidelines?
The talk about PMS has been ongoing for a long time, but the diagnostic criteria have been specified more recently. Mild to moderate discomfort is expected during periods, but when it starts to affect your daily life activities, symptoms of PMS should be taken into consideration.
Consider seeking help when you experience the following symptoms:
Markedly depressed mood, feelings of hopelessness, or self-deprecating thoughts
Marked anxiety, tension, feelings of being “keyed up” or “on edge”
Marked affective lability
Persistent and marked anger or irritability or increased interpersonal conflicts
Decreased interest in usual activities (eg, work, school, friends, and hobbies)
Subjective sense of difficulty in concentrating
Lethargy, easy fatigability, or marked lack of energy
Marked change in appetite, overeating, or specific food cravings
Hypersomnia or insomnia
A subjective sense of being overwhelmed or out of control
Other physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness or swelling, headaches, joint or muscle pain, a sensation of bloating, or weight gain1.
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