Why do intestinal colic appear during pregnancy?
Intermittent painful spasms caused by distension or severe tension of the large intestinal muscles are what colic is.Colic during pregnancy does not bother all future mothersPhoto: GettyThe main causes of unpleasant and painful sensations are:
- undertreated diseases of the gastrointestinal system;
- disruption of the digestive process and bowel problems;
- change of a hormonal background of the woman;
- the pressure of the constantly growing uterus and the slight displacement of certain organs of the abdominal cavity;
- fermentation processes in the intestines.
Intestinal colic may appear already in the firsta month after conception and deliver a lot of inconvenience to the expectant mother. Most often they occur against the background of stress, the use of heavy, fatty foods and sedentary lifestyles.
Symptoms of intestinal colic during pregnancy
Intestinal spasms can be either short and slightly tingling or long and quite painful. During pregnancy, intestinal colic is characterized by a number of characteristic symptoms:
- rumbling, feeling of bursting and seething in the stomach;
- periodic sharp pains in the area of the large intestine;
- too frequent urging to the toilet or constipation;
- feeling of bloating after every meal;
- flatulence, accompanied by a sharp unpleasant odor;
- heaviness in the stomach or intestines;
- bouts of nausea and vomiting;
- decrease or complete lack of appetite and aversion to any food.
Another symptom that may accompanyintestinal colic - appearance of mucous tubes or tapes in the composition of the stool. If the cramping pains rarely manifest and quickly pass, give up fried, spicy and heavy foods, as well as carbonated drinks. Do not use enemas without a doctor's permission. This can cause an abortion. If colic started to bother you, do not self-medicate. In order not to aggravate the situation, contact your doctor and pass the examination. In most cases, getting rid of colic helps a special diet for pregnant women, but sometimes you need to drink a course of safe for the fetus medicines.