Lower Abdomen and Back Pain During Pregnancy: Physiological Causes
Only a doctor can diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment. We will only give you an idea of what may be causing the pain.If the abdomen and lower back hurt during pregnancy, do not engage in self-treatment. Photo: Getty. Boles during pregnancy are explained by natural causes:
- In the first 2 weeks, the cell is attached to the uterine cavity.
- At the 5th-6th week, the flow of blood to the uterus increases, the diameter of the vessels and veins that feed the embryo grows.
- From the 7th to 8th week, the hormone repaxin is produced, because of which it breaks the lower back.
- From the 8th to 12th week, the pains appear, as the growing fetus presses on muscles, joints, ligaments and internal organs.
- If the loin and stomach ache a bit in the last month, then the body prepares for the forthcoming birth.
If you sit comfortably and relax, thendiscomfort in this case will pass. If there is pain, then fix its type, strength and duration. Calm down, take a deep breath. Lie in a comfortable position. With natural pain help a warm bath, shower and a light massage of the waist.
Belly and abdominal pain during pregnancy: when to see a doctor
However, abdominal and lower back pain may beare caused by various diseases. They occur with bladder infections, appendicitis, gallbladder diseases, cyst rupture, ectopic pregnancy, etc. In what cases should you be wary? When the following symptoms appear:
- sharp pain that does not go away after rest;
- increased pain over time;
- bloody issues;
- discomfort with urination;
- cloudy urine;
- vomiting;
- increased sweating;
- chills;
- temperature.
Do not take pain medication, but immediatelygo to the doctor. Particularly attentive to the body in the first trimester. If the pain is spasmodic or bleeding occurs in up to 12 weeks, it can be dangerous for the fetus. Only a doctor can prevent a miscarriage. If cramping pains on one side of the abdomen are accompanied by watery bleeding, then an ectopic pregnancy is possible. Such symptoms occur between the 4th and 10th weeks. Pain in the abdomen occurs with hypertension of the uterus. It with regular and prolonged repetition speaks of a threat to the fetus. Do not panic in the abdomen or lower back. Go for a consultation with a doctor to avoid unpleasant consequences.