India, Oct. 30 -- Menstruation woes? You're not alone. While period pain - cramping or heaviness in the lower abdomen, back, or thighs - usually subsides after a few days, it can be excruciating. Thankfully, relief is available - from pain meds to heating pads, yoga, and even certain foods. Also read | Can periods be problematic? Here's when should you worry about your menstrual cycle

In a June 28 Instagram video on her page, Dr Raj Arora, general practitioner (GP), NHS or National Health Service, the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK, reacted to a report that said 'eating just one banana could reduce period pain'.

She wrote in her caption, "Can eating a banana help ease your menstrual cramps?! Bananas are rich in magnesium an...