Post Date November, 16 2024
Pregnant women often feel flustered and uneasy due to abdominal pain during pregnancy. Some cases of abdominal pain during pregnancy are actually caused by uterine compression, while others may indicate more serious problems.
The following abdominal pain during pregnancy should be taken seriously.
1. Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy is most common with tubal pregnancy, which refers to the situation where the fertilized egg "implants" outside the uterus. There may not be obvious symptoms during early pregnancy, but it will appear after 6-7 weeks of fertilization. If not treated in a timely manner, the fallopian tube will rupture and begin to threaten the life of the pregnant woman. Therefore, if a woman experiences abdominal or pelvic pain, vaginal discharge of red or brown blood, vaginal bleeding may be large or small, or continuous or intermittent bleeding, attention should be paid.
2. Abortion
Abortion refers to the termination of pregnancy at 28 weeks. Abortion can also cause varying degrees of bleeding in pregnant women. In addition, abdominal pain can also occur, which can manifest as colic, labor pain, or persistent pain, and the degree of pain can be mild or severe.
3. Premature delivery
If a woman gives birth prematurely, she may also experience abdominal pain during pregnancy, which is caused by uterine contractions leading to thinning or enlargement of the cervix, clinically known as threatened premature birth.
4. Rib pain
That's mainly because after the uterus grows up, it pushes up the original ribs. Pregnant women want to reduce pain by simply extending their arms upwards.
5. Low back pain
Late pregnancy pregnant women have particularly prominent low back pain, mainly due to the growth of the fetus in the abdomen and changes in the tension of the lower back muscles. The soothing method is not to lift heavy objects, pay attention to the standing posture, and try to wear low heeled shoes. Of course, if the pain is severe, local heat therapy or cold therapy can be used to relieve it, or massage can be used to appropriately relieve it.
6. Stomach pain
During pregnancy, due to the gradual enlargement of the abdomen, the intestines and stomach will also be under certain pressure. Some pregnant women may experience symptoms of stomach pain due to the upwelling of stomach acid, while others may feel obvious stomach pain when sleeping or lying down at night. There are also ways to alleviate symptoms, such as paying attention to eating fewer and more meals during pregnancy, eating less stimulating foods, and trying not to lie down half an hour after meals to avoid indigestion. If stomach pain is severe, medication can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
7. Headache
Pregnant women experience headaches due to hormonal changes, mental stress, and increased fatigue during pregnancy. People who hope to relieve headaches can apply a hot towel on their head to relieve the pain, drink plenty of water during the day, and ensure sufficient sleep at night. In addition, for severe cases, taking painkillers under the guidance of a doctor to relieve the pain is also a method.
