Pain in constipation in pregnant women
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Constipation can cause many problems in your life - above all, pain. Many people may experience pain due to constipation during pregnancy and, as a rule, it starts right under the ribs or in the lower abdomen. Quite often, this circumstance can be confused with food poisoning, but he turns out to have a different type of symptom.
Pain and constipation during pregnancy
If the pain is not treated, she will move from the abdomen to the lower back of the pregnant woman and in some cases be transferred to her legs. The pain you feel is the same as if you were stuck in the body with a blunt sharp object, and it leads to moderate and sometimes severe discomfort. It would be a good idea to talk with your gastroenterologist to find out what you can do to ease your pain during pregnancy during constipation.
At the moment, there are many options available for pregnant women in terms of working with their pain. Most doctors will be the first to recommend changes in diet to, increase water intake and keep track of what you eat. This type of treatment is effective, although you probably won’t get immediate relief from your pain. There are medications that also work to treat pain from constipation in pregnant women, but you must be careful when taking any medication during pregnancy, as this may affect the growth of your baby.
Constipation and back pain
Many mothers who experience pain from constipation may also feel back pain. In the discussion of back pain due to excess waste fecal stored in your rectum, the increase in pressure due to blockage of the rectum will put pressure on your back. This can be more noticeable when you are pregnant, when the baby already takes up a lot of space in your body, and the constipation will only get worse. If you tend to suffer from back pain, you probably noticed that pregnancy provokes constipation, the pain will become much more intense for you. Back pain can be caused by sitting on uncomfortable chairs, or even turning in one direction or another.
Change in physical activity
If you suffer from back pain, as well as constipation, it is recommended that you change your lifestyle and physical activity. In many cases, you can ease your pain with constipation. Stand up, sipping, you can go for a walk, or even massage your back and stomach with a warm towel - this can lead to good results. Many people believe that swimming in the pool during pregnancy can reduce the load on your back and give you some relief.
Also, if you find the strength to really take a break from your busy life, it can help if back pain can be caused by stress. Depending on the severity of back pain, there are many other treatments, including massage and acupuncture. Just make sure that you are pregnant before undergoing any kind of treatment to make sure that your actions do not harm the baby.
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Fighting obesity
Obesity during pregnancy is another cause of constipation, and is associated with pain in the legs. That is why constipation during pregnancy occurs very often, because you gain a lot of weight when you carry a baby in your belly. As a rule, this will no longer be a problem after you give birth, but during pregnancy it will be inconvenient.
Like any other condition, pregnancy requires additional medical advice. If you have any questions or doubts about your pregnancy, as well as if at this time there are constipation, pain, be sure to consult with your doctor. He will not only be able to assess your condition, but can also help you provide you with recommendations that relate to your health situation.