If the stomach and lower back hurt during pregnancy, then this speaks not only of the appearance of a serious problem. Pain can be a natural condition during pregnancy.
If your stomach and lower back hurt during pregnancy, do not self-medicate.
Only a doctor will diagnose and prescribe the appropriate treatment. We will only give an indication of what may be the cause of the unpleasant sensations.
Pain during pregnancy is due to natural causes:
in the first 2 weeks, the cell attaches to the uterine cavity;
at 5-6 weeks, blood flow to the uterus increases, the diameter of the vessels and veins that feed the embryo grows;
from the 7-8th week, the hormone relaxin is produced, due to which the lower back aches;
from the 8-12th week, pains appear, since the growing fetus presses on the muscles, joints, ligaments and internal organs;
if the lower back and abdomen ache in the last month, then the body is preparing for the upcoming birth.
If you sit comfortably and relax, the discomfort will go away.
If pain occurs, record its type, strength and duration. Calm down, breathe deeply. Lie in a comfortable position. For natural pains, a warm bath, shower and a light lower back massage help.
However, pain in the abdomen and lower back can be caused by various medical conditions. They occur with bladder infections, appendicitis, gallbladder diseases, ruptured cysts, ectopic pregnancy, etc.
When should you be wary? When did the following symptoms appear:
sharp pain that does not go away after rest;
increasing pain over time;
bloody issues;
discomfort when urinating;
cloudy urine;
vomiting;
increased sweating;
chills;
temperature.
Do not take pain relievers, but go to your doctor right away.
Pay special attention to the body in the first trimester. If the pain is spasmodic or bleeding occurs before 12 weeks, it can be dangerous to the fetus. Only a doctor can prevent the threat of miscarriage.
If cramping pains on one side of the abdomen are accompanied by watery bleeding, then an ectopic pregnancy is possible. These symptoms occur between the 4th and 10th weeks.
Abdominal pain occurs with hypertonicity of the uterus. With regular and prolonged repetition, it speaks of a threat to the fetus.
If you have stomach or lower back pain, don’t panic. Go for a consultation with a doctor to avoid unpleasant consequences.