Pain in the intestines during pregnancy

Every woman knows that during the period of gestation the woman's organism is being reorganized. But what if the intestines hurt during pregnancy? Before drawing any conclusions, it is necessary to consult with a specialist about possible causes that may not be related to the period of fetal bearing, as well as options for their elimination.

Cause of pain during gestation

Feeling discomfort in the abdomen, many women begin to panic and become the object of increased attention of the doctor. Often, future mothers have nothing to worry about, but do not exclude the development of various pathologies that can negatively affect the health of mothers and crumbs.

That's why when you have any unpleasant sensations in your stomach, you should immediately contact a specialist. The pain in the intestines during pregnancy can be provoked by many factors. The main causes of discomfort in the abdomen are:

• various diseases of the digestive tract( intestinal colic and intestinal disorder);
• threat of miscarriage or premature birth;
• placental complications;
• diseases of the urinary system;
• surgical diseases;
• inaccuracies in the diet;
• psycho-emotional overstrain.

Pathology of the digestive tract

Colic and bowel disorder cause a lot of trouble during the gestation period. The reason for them is fatty, indigestible food. In intestinal colic there will be a strong wave-like pain, which begins with the lower abdomen.

In addition, the following symptoms can be noted:

• bloating, increased gas production and bubbling;
• slight feeling of nausea, rarely vomiting;
• general weakness and malaise.

Intestinal disorder also appears due to malnutrition or as a result of active multiplication of pathogens. Particularly characteristic of his appearance in the first trimester of pregnancy, when a woman develops a toxicosis and she refuses to eat.

Incorrect operation of the intestine can manifest itself in the form of pain in the stomach and intestines of varying intensity, disorder of the stool with an admixture of mucus, false urge to empty the intestine, painful sensations inside the anus. Treatment of a disorder of the stomach and intestine does not imply special therapy and passes several days after normalization of nutrition and microflora.

Threatened abortion or preterm labor

Characterized by persistent or spastic pain in the lower abdomen. The name of the pathology depends on the period of pregnancy. In addition, there will be an appearance:

• bleeding of varying intensity from the genitals;
• gives pain to the sacrum and lumbar region;
• the tone of the uterus is elevated;
• the cervix gradually begins to open.

If no measures are taken to remove the tone and stop the bleeding in time, the pathological condition will end with the miscarriage of

. In addition, fetal particles or blood clots may remain in the uterine cavity, which can be dangerous, causing the infection. Therefore, an obligatory procedure is scraping the uterus in order to avoid the occurrence of complications.

Placental complications of

Occur in the case of partial or complete detachment of the placenta in the uterine cavity. Such a condition can arise as a result of various injuries, infectious diseases, severe toxicosis, etc. In this case, there is a threat to the future child as a result of circulatory disorders and nutrition.

As a result of the pathology, the following symptoms appear: severe sudden pain in the lower abdomen, bleeding from the uterine cavity of varying intensity, impairment of the fetus. If the detachment has occurred according to the central type, then there may not be bloody excretions. But with the progress of pathological progress, there is a threat to the life of a woman and her child.

Diseases of the urinary system

Often accompanied by pain in the abdomen of a spastic nature, which is typical for urolithiasis and renal colic. Most often, with these pathologies, the pain radiates into the inguinal region and thigh. With pain in the lower abdomen, it is possible to suspect the development of cystitis.

Along with an unpleasant symptom, there will be other signs:

• turbidity of urine, sometimes with an admixture of blood or pus;
• frequent urge to the toilet;
• soreness and rezi at the time of emptying the bladder.

Surgical diseases

Such pathologies as acute appendicitis, cause acute pain in the abdomen, even during the period of gestation. The exact causes for which inflammation occurs are not fully understood.

Along with the sharp soreness in the abdomen,( the location depends on the gestational age), the following symptoms will be noted:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea appears;
• body temperature rises, but not above 38 degrees;
• general symptoms of intoxication( weakness, malaise, headache and muscle pain).

Appendicitis develops rapidly, in case of signs of inflammation it is necessary to urgently go to the hospital. Treatment requires surgery.

Psycho-emotional overstrain

Negatively affects not only during pregnancy. During this period, stress is a special threat and can provoke a miscarriage. In addition, overexertion has a negative effect on the digestive tract.

In the period of emotional experience, there is a narrowing of the vessels and internal organs do not receive enough oxygen. There is oxygen starvation and improper operation of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of this condition can be: a feeling of nausea, sometimes the urge to vomit, flatulence, heartburn, diarrhea or constipation, blood pressure changes, dizziness and headache.

If you have any unpleasant conditions, you should try to get rid of them as quickly as possible, because they can provoke the beginning of serious deviations.

Without a complete examination, even the doctor will hardly tell about the exact cause of the development of abdominal pain

Symptomatic

If there is pain in the abdomen while bearing the fetus, you should pay attention even to minor complaints of the patient. Sometimes it is possible to identify the disease without resorting to additional diagnostic methods.

Especially worth emphasizing the nature of the pain and its location:

• in nature: spastic, stitching and aching;
• by intensity: mild, moderate and severe;
• at the location: around the navel, the lower abdomen, the side zones, the area of ​​the hypochondrium;
• in duration: fast-passing and long-lasting;
• frequency: episodic and permanent.

It is necessary to take into account other signs of the disease, which do not belong to the pain syndrome, because they are of considerable importance in the diagnosis. A general and complete concept of the onset and development of the disease will be formed after consideration of all signs of pathology.

Medical treatment

The basis of any treatment is the use of special medications. With their help, you can get the desired result in a short period of time. Pregnant women should pay special attention to the choice of drugs and it is recommended to take only those drugs, the safety of which has been proven.

In case of emergency, the following groups of medicines can be prescribed by specialists:

• antispasmodics;
• preparations of progesterone;
• means for improving blood circulation;
• adsorbents;
• enzymes;
• probiotics and prebiotics;
• antibacterial drugs;
• products of plant origin.

For each patient, the drug will be individually selected based on the characteristics of the body and the results of the examination.

What to do if the abdomen becomes sick during pregnancy

At the first occurrence of abdominal pain, the following simple measures should be taken:

• abdominal pain at any term of pregnancy causes anxiety and irritability. The first thing you need to calm down and normalize your emotions;
• Contact your doctor or an ambulance. Sometimes a telephone consultation helps to identify the cause of discomfort;
• , when other symptoms( diarrhea, constipation, etc.) appear, pay attention to the duration of this condition. If the duration of diarrhea is more than 3 days and is accompanied by hyperthermia and vomiting, then urgent hospitalization is required( most likely, it is an intestinal infection).In other cases it is a question of physiological changes during pregnancy.

Any stress and overexertion can provoke abdominal pain of any intensity. In order not to aggravate the situation,

should be relaxed as soon as possible. Special diet for pregnant women

To try to eliminate discomfort in the intestines, it is enough to adjust your diet a little. It is very important during pregnancy to consume a sufficient amount of foods rich in fiber( fruits and vegetables, seeds, nuts, etc.).

These substances contribute to the rapid removal of undigested food residues from the body, are also the prevention of constipation and abdominal pain. Products such as grapefruit, orange, currant, plum, rosehip contribute to reducing discomfort in the stomach due to the high content of pectin.

It is very useful to use sour-milk products, but it's better to refuse fresh milk at an early date. The fact that it can provoke painful sensations, irritating the walls of the intestine, and bring a lot of discomfort.

In the absence of edema and other contraindications, you should drink at least 1 liter of liquid per day. Water helps to soften and remove feces from the body. Potatoes baked in the oven, bread and cereals contribute to increasing the volume of the intestines and softening the stool, which has a beneficial effect on the walls of the intestine.

Precautions should be taken with food supplements: they are effective both in diarrhea and in constipation. Limit caffeine intake, as it enhances intestinal motility and promotes stimulation to emptying. Caffeine is found in tea, coffee, hot chocolate, coca-cola, energy drinks. With the observance of simple rules, you can easily get rid of unpleasant symptoms and painful sensations in the intestines and stomach.