As the number of weeks of pregnancy lengthens, the fetus grows, the uterus also becomes larger, and the uterus contracts frequently, so abdominal pain is prone to occur in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, but it can get better in a few minutes. However, abdominal pain lasts for a long time, which is highly valued, and it is very likely that it is caused by the following five diseases, which can be life-threatening when severe.
What are the possible diseases of unbearable abdominal pain in the third trimester?
1. Acute appendicitis
Appendicitis may occur at every time of pregnancy, and there will be a pronounced tenderness in the right lower abdomen when the appendicitis attack occurs in ordinary people. However, tenderness in the right abdomen can slowly move up during an onset of appendicitis in pregnant women, and the range of pain will follow as pregnancy lengthens. In general, pregnant women with acute appendicitis have a history of chronic appendicitis, and in addition to abdominal pain, they also have elevated body temperature and nausea and vomiting. Once acute appendicitis is suspected, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration of the condition.
2. Cholelithiasis and cholecystitis
After pregnancy, the level of hormones in the body changes greatly, the physiological aspects also change, the emptying time of the gallbladder is prolonged, the bile becomes viscous, and it is easy to accumulate bile, which in turn causes cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. If you have cholelithiasis before pregnancy, the risk of cholecystitis after pregnancy is extremely high, and the main symptoms are nausea and vomiting and severe pain in the upper abdomen, especially after eating greasy food. In the face of this problem, you also need to actively seek medical treatment, chew carefully and swallow slowly, eat only 7 to 8 minutes of fullness for a meal, and cannot eat too greasy and high-fat foods.
3. Intestinal obstruction
Obstruction of intestinal contents is judged to be obstructed by either cause, with the main symptoms being abdominal pain and bloating and vomiting, and in severe cases, loss of air and bowel movements. If you have had abdominal surgery before pregnancy, intestinal adhesions are prone to occur after surgery, and intestinal adhesions are the main factors leading to intestinal obstruction in pregnant women. Intestinal obstruction is not a small problem, and it has been left unchecked to affect the growth and development of the fetus, and even cause unexpected complications.
4. Preterm or imminent delivery
Sudden unexplained pain in the lower abdomen in the third trimester of pregnancy, with progressive aggravating pain, may be about to give birth; if there is a sudden ongoing pain in the lower abdomen, there is also a high degree of suspicion of pre-uterine rupture or the uterus has ruptured, in this case, it is necessary to dial 120 emergency in time, and a delay may take the life of the pregnant woman and the fetus.
5. Placental abruption
After 20 weeks of pregnancy or near the time of delivery, part or all of the placenta of the fetus is stripped from the uterine wall before birth, which is judged to be placental abruption. In the third trimester of pregnancy, the abdomen is hit by external forces, and the person with hypertension in pregnancy is prone to placental abruption, the main feature of which is tearing pain in the lower abdomen, accompanied by constant vaginal bleeding, the abdomen becoming harder and harder, and the fetal movement decreases or disappears, so that shock, without timely treatment, will threaten the life of the mother and child.
Tips
Severe abdominal pain in the third trimester of pregnancy, do not take chances, but also need to go to the hospital as soon as possible for relevant examinations, so as not to delay the best treatment time. In addition, from the moment of pregnancy, you should go to a regular hospital to build a file, strictly follow the doctor's instructions to do regular obstetric examinations, can understand the fetal and maternal health status, timely detection of abnormalities, timely treatment. In addition, adjust the diet throughout pregnancy, can not eat big fish, always pay attention to the diet is light, to ensure that blood sugar, blood pressure and blood lipids and other indicators are normal.
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