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Stitching pains in the lower abdomen during pregnancy: cutting, sharp, right, causes
Stitching pains in the lower abdomen during pregnancy can scare any woman. And this is not surprising, because the expectant mother treats her condition with special attention. But do not panic at every tingling sensation, since not all of them talk about pathologies and diseases.
Why do cutting pains occur?
The main causes of pain in the lower abdomen are changes in the body of a pregnant woman. Indeed, as the new life develops, the mother’s organs begin to stretch and rebuild. Often this process is accompanied by discomfort, especially in the first trimester. In addition, pain due to the rearrangement of the pelvic organs is often plagued by women who have had painful periods.
Stitching pains in the lower abdomen during pregnancy can occur for various reasons.
Discomfort in the lower abdomen causes hypertonicity of the uterus. This phenomenon is accompanied by cutting and pulling pain. And if the painful sensations are not strong, then it is enough to lie down and rest. Then the muscles will relax and the discomfort will disappear.
If the pain is acute, in addition, accompanied by incomprehensible discharge, then you should immediately seek medical help.
Stitching pains that are localized in the vagina are especially dangerous during pregnancy. Such sensations speak of isthmic-cervical insufficiency. This condition can result from injuries to the reproductive organs caused by abortion or previous abnormal childbirth. Failure often leads to spontaneous abortion.
Unpleasant sensations can arise not only in the reproductive organs. For example, in women carrying a baby, the motility of the intestinal tract decreases. This often leads to stagnation of feces, bloating, constipation. As a result, the woman is tormented by discomfort from the intestines.
Cramping pains on the right may indicate inflammation of the gallbladder.
If the discomfort is localized in the upper abdomen, then it is possible that the woman has developed pancreatitis, because during pregnancy there is a huge load on the pancreas. In addition, expectant mothers often complain of discomfort in the bladder area, accompanied by acute pain when urinating. Cystitis can be recognized by these symptoms.
The expectant mother needs to monitor not the localization of pain, but its intensity. And if discomfort is accompanied by other symptoms, then you should immediately consult a doctor.
obstetrician-gynecologist of the Semeynaya clinic
– In the first trimeter, there may be a slight tingling sensation in the lower abdomen associated with the adaptation of the abdominal muscles. They adjust to the shape and size of the enlarging uterus. If the expectant mother feels tingling on the sides and in the uterus, this may be due to an enlargement of the uterus and stretching of the ligamentous apparatus that holds it in the abdominal cavity. But it is necessary to pay attention to the increase in pain in the lower abdomen and be sure to consult a doctor, as this may be a manifestation of the threat of termination of pregnancy. It must also be remembered that during pregnancy, diseases may occur that are accompanied by abdominal pain, requiring mandatory consultation with a doctor. For example, urinary tract infections.