Pain in the left lower abdomen during pregnancy

Reasons for

In the left part of the abdomen are some organs performing certain functions. Any discomfort during pregnancy should alert any woman and become a reason to call your doctor.

There are three types of abdominal pain on the left side of pregnancy, which are not always associated with the period of gestation:

• physiological( do not require any treatment and pass on their own);
• pathological, associated with pregnancy;
• pains from diseases not related to the development process of the embryo.

In the early stages, most pains occur against the background of the growth of the uterus. This condition is not pathology and does not pose any threat to the mother and baby. During the implantation of the fetal egg in the womb wall, some women feel minor stitching pains in the lower abdomen, which independently pass within 24 hours from the appearance.

After 13 weeks, the size of the uterus increases several times and it begins to go beyond the pelvic floor. In the process of this ligament, which fixes it, it also stretches and can cause pain from below, resembling menstrual pain.

Unpleasant sensations can be amplified at any physical exertion and independently pass at rest. This state is also considered physiological and does not require the provision of therapeutic measures. Starting at 15 weeks, the uterus begins to gradually squeeze the nearby organs, particularly the ovaries, bladder and intestine.

Many women begin to complain that there is a sharp pain in the lower abdomen on the left or right, radiating into the perineum. But discomfort disappears immediately after emptying the bladder or intestine. But there are other reasons that can affect the life of a baby and a future mother.

Threatened miscarriage

A pathological condition in which there is a high risk of spontaneous abortion. The cause of the miscarriage may be:

• the age of the woman( from 35 years and above the risk is increasing);
• presence in the anamnesis of miscarriages, bad habits( smoking and drinking of spirits);
• administration of non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs on the eve of conception;
• high body temperature;
• strong stress;
• abdominal trauma;
• hormonal adjustment;
• Rh-conflict.

The main symptom of the threat is that the lower abdomen hurts and the character of the pains is cramped. In addition, there may appear suppository or bloody discharge of different intensity from the genital tract of a woman. Treatment is carried out in a hospital under the supervision of a doctor.

Ectopic pregnancy

Complication of the period of gestation, characterized by its development outside the uterine cavity. The danger is that because of the growth of the embryo, the walls of the uterine tube stretch, which is not intended for this purpose. As a result, it does not withstand tension and bursts. As a result, internal bleeding opens, followed by the death of a woman.

Treatment of ectopic pregnancy is only surgical, by excision of the fetal egg

There are several reasons for the appearance of pathology: anatomical changes in the structure of the reproductive organs, a strong inflammatory process in the fallopian tubes, surgical operations on the eve of pregnancy( caesarean section, removal of uterine fibroids,etc.), frequent abortions, hormonal background.

The clinical picture is as follows: a woman receives complaints that it hurts in the left lower abdomen during pregnancy, but pain can be given in the left side, if the embryo is on the left, and vice versa.

Hypertension of the uterus

Constant tension of the muscles of the uterus. The duration of such a state can vary from a few hours to 1-2 days. The pain in hypertension is strong, irregular.

Most often, a woman feels discomfort in the lower abdomen or lower back most often during an early pregnancy, since female reproductive organs are not completely formed, from the physiological point of view.

Training fights

Reduction of the muscular layer of the uterus in an involuntary order. When the lower abdomen starts to hurt on the left or on the right, many women, especially those with pregnancy, are the first to start panicking and are preparing to go to the hospital. But how to distinguish between training fights from prenatal?

Prenatal patients tend to grow and are strengthened each time, in addition, they have a certain rhythm. Training bouts last no more than 1 minute and can disappear without a trace.

Women with low pain threshold experience considerable discomfort during involuntary and chaotic contractions of the uterus. In any case, it is necessary to appear to the obstetrician-gynecologist, since if you do not take measures in time, this can lead to the onset of premature birth.

Non-gynecological causes of

Spasm of the intestine, constipation, abnormalities in the work of the spleen, pancreas, left kidney or intestine, etc. - are also a reason for contacting a specialist. So why the left side hurts during pregnancy, not related to it? Most often, the incorrect work of internal organs is associated with a change in the hormonal background of a woman.

It is the hormone of pregnancy - progesterone is able to influence the work of the gastrointestinal tract. And attacks of stabbing, cutting, pulling pain in the stomach during this period can increase. However, it should be understood that, as a rule, such a condition is not pathological and with time passes by itself.

Constipation

Abnormal condition in which the stool is delayed from 2 days or more. During the gestation of the fetus with the problem of constipation, every third woman collides.

The cause of this condition may be:

• Progesterone production, which slows the intestinal motility;
• is a sedentary lifestyle;
• insufficient fluid intake;
• for a long period of time is the compression of the uterus of neighboring organs;
• some diseases of the digestive tract.

To treat such a condition is simply necessary, as the stool masses, being in the intestine, eventually begin to poison not only the body of a woman, but also the future baby. In addition, there is a large risk of premature birth, inflammation of the rectus and sigmoid colon, colitis and anal cracks.

Colonic colic

Spastic pain caused by excessive swelling and tension of the muscles of the large intestine. Many women experience intestinal spasm during pregnancy.almost every woman he appears during the implantation of a fertilized egg in the walls of the uterus. Some feel a small discomfort at this time, others do not feel anything.

Another cause of spasm may be rapid growth of the uterus, sensation while there will be a stitching in the lower abdomen or improper nutrition. To get rid of colic, you can take Espomizan or No-shpu, but only with the permission of your doctor.

Pancreatitis

Disease caused by inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis in pregnancy can appear due to: pancreatic damage by viruses or bacteria, uncontrolled intake of certain vitamins, high standing of the uterus bottom, which compresses the bile ducts, stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer.

In the acute phase, pregnant women complain of intense shingles, nausea and vomiting, upset of the stool. Often, women may have other signs of the disease, uncharacteristic for it: a rash on the skin, allergic dermatitis, fungal vaginal infection and a deficiency of vitamins. Treatment of pancreatitis is aimed at arresting the pain syndrome, relieving inflammation and adherence to a diet.

Diseases of the spleen

Injuries, cysts, inflammatory process, etc. - pathologies associated with a violation of the integrity of the organ. As a result of damage to the spleen, the following symptoms appear: sharp soreness in the left hypochondrium, cyanotic skin in the affected area, lower blood pressure, rapid pulse, loss of consciousness due to severe pain.

In the case of the above signs it is necessary to urgently seek help, since pathology can harm not only the pregnant woman, but also the future child. The choice of therapy depends on the form and severity of the disease. In some situations, emergency surgical intervention is indicated.

Gastritis

Disease caused by inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Exacerbation of gastritis in pregnancy can be caused by a number of factors: increased stress on the pregnant woman's body, malnutrition caused by early toxicosis.

The main cause of any inflammation in the stomach is excessive reproduction of Helicobacter pylori. The main symptoms of the disease are soreness in the abdomen to the left, mostly after eating, sour eructation, sometimes diarrhea, accompanied by pain along the bowels.

Duodenitis

Inflammatory disease associated with involvement of the duodenum. The causes that cause irritation of the mucous membrane and its inflammation, can be as follows: food poisoning or intoxication of the body, foreign body, acute, rough food, helminthiases.

At the beginning of the disease, women lose their appetite, they have nausea and vomiting, and salivation increases. But one of these symptoms is very difficult to diagnose, because many confuse them with early toxicosis.

Only after some time, pain begins to appear on the left side of the blunt character, the body temperature, lowering of blood pressure slightly increases. Diagnosis of the disease can be using duodenal sounding. Treatment is worth starting with a diet and a healthy lifestyle. It is also necessary to strictly follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.

Diagnosis

During pregnancy, it is difficult to conduct a woman's examination. The maximum that is resolved by specialists is the ultrasound examination, and in difficult situations - a computer tomography or X-ray.

But usually, it is enough to collect anamnesis( information about the time, nature and location of the location), a doctor's examination of the gynecologist or surgeon, palpation of the abdomen, blood and urine tests in order to learn the diagnosis and start a gentle treatment taking into account the characteristics of each woman and the gestational age.

How to relieve a woman's condition

If the left side hurts in the lower abdomen during pregnancy, then you can try to follow simple recommendations aimed at eliminating discomfort:

• adhere to the diet. If you eat right, diversify the diet with fruits and vegetables, then you can normalize the work of the intestine, maintain its microflora. Sufficient water intake provides a water balance in the body and is the prevention of edema or dehydration. From the diet it is better to exclude confectionery and flour products, fats, spicy seasonings, coffee in large quantities. The more natural products enter the woman's body, the better it will feel for herself and her future child;
• resort to moderate physical activity ( walking, swimming, special gymnastics for pregnant women).It is known for a long time that all these activities are aimed at strengthening the muscles and ligaments in the small pelvis. In addition, during walks or physical exercises there is an improvement in blood flow, the placenta is enriched with oxygen, which positively affects the health of crumbs. It is worth noting that with the normal functioning of the placenta, it quickly removes toxins and toxins;
• minimize the number of negative situations and stresses of .Any negative emotions negatively affect the health of not only the pregnant woman, but also any person. During pregnancy, stress can lead to vasospasm and oxygen supply to the placenta, the uterine tone increases, because of which the expectant mother begins to experience pain in the left lower abdomen. Often discomfort appears on the right or near the navel.

Rest during pregnancy positively affects not only the health of the mother, but also the baby

What can and should not be done during abdominal pain

In order not to harm yourself and the baby, every woman who has become pregnant should remember that it is possible and impossible to do with painon either side of a different character. It is possible to perform:

• Reception of spasmolytic agents that relieve muscle tone of internal organs( with intestinal spasm is allowed).
• Should go to bed and relax.
• Repeat the administration of spasmolytic agents no less than 60 minutes from the last administration of the medication in the absence of the desired effect.

You can not do:

• Put a warm water bottle on your stomach( it can provoke the onset of bleeding).
• Take painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs( they lubricate the clinical picture of the diseases).
• Take antibiotics, as they negatively affect the health of the mother and the baby's future.
• Carry out a cleansing enema or drink laxatives( if the cause of the pain are not constipation).

Remember! In case of increased pain, do not hesitate and consult a specialist.