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  1.                           Premenstrual Tension
  2. SYMPTOMS begin 7 to 10 days prior to menstruation and include irritability,
  3. depression, headache, breast discomfort, nervousness and body puffiness.
  4. CAUSES appear to be related to the fluctuation of hormones and the tendency
  5. of estrogen to retain body fluids.
  6. TREATMENT. Limit salt intake and use a diuretic drug just prior to symptoms.