Pain In The Left Side During Pregnancy

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Pain in the left side during pregnancy

If during pregnancy a woman has pains of any localization, then the doctor should be immediately reported about this problem. But it is not always possible to make a frightened lady in a position to go to an appointment with a doctor. Many women can endure the discomfort, hoping that it will end soon. However, pain, especially in the left side, is often a symptom of a serious medical condition to be aware of.

The cause of unpleasant symptoms can be:

Aggravated pancreatitis

Most often, the disease manifests itself in the first trimester, which is why it is often confused with toxicosis. In this case, pancreatitis is not so harmless and can adversely affect the entire course of pregnancy. It is important to recognize the main symptoms in time, which, along with nausea and fever, are accompanied by bloating and severe pain in the left hypochondrium.

If such a situation arises, you should definitely consult a doctor who will send a pregnant woman for a complete diagnosis. Blood biochemistry and urinalysis to determine the level of diastase will clarify the diagnosis and prescribe an adequate treatment for the situation.

Gastritis

Most often, symptoms appear after eating. Unpleasant sensations such as nausea, belching, a feeling of fullness and heaviness in the stomach may join. The cause of the exacerbation of the disease is the same notorious hormonal surge or the resulting malnutrition. For example, the use of sour, spicy or salty can provoke an exacerbation of an existing disease.

Moreover, considering the fact that pregnancy, even a long-awaited one, in itself is stressful for any woman. Adequate treatment in such a situation can only be prescribed by a doctor, based on the tests performed. Pregnant ladies should not be afraid of FGS; during gestation, such procedures are rarely prescribed. Therefore, if symptoms appear that indicate the possible presence of gastritis in an exacerbated phase, you should seek medical help.

Inflammation of the appendix

Pain radiating to the navel and left side can cause inflammation of the appendix, or, more simply, appendicitis. Often, pregnancy itself becomes a trigger that stimulates the beginning of the development of this process. This is due to an increase in the uterus, which begins to press on the process, blood circulation is impaired, and as a result, inflammation begins.

Many women are mistaken in the belief that appendicitis can only cause pain on the right side. In some cases, the attack covers the entire abdomen, including the left side. If you suspect appendicitis, you should immediately seek medical help, as this is fraught with even termination of pregnancy. You will not be able to help yourself on your own, since appendicitis requires surgical intervention. With timely treatment, pregnancy can be preserved and brought to a happy end.

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Acute pyelonephritis

Acute pyelonephritis may be the cause of pain localized in the left side. Its onset during pregnancy, as a rule, is preceded by cystitis, which, if untimely contacting a doctor, flows into such a serious disease. In addition to pain, fever, heaviness in the lower back and headache may occur. Treatment of this disease is very difficult, especially for women who are carrying a child, which is why it should be started as early as possible.

Flatulence in pregnant women

Flatulence in pregnant women is a fairly common phenomenon; it quite often causes tangible pain in the left side. In addition to increased gas production, a woman may suffer from belching, feel constant heaviness in the abdomen and hear rumbling.

It would seem that such a frivolous problem in advanced cases could threaten with termination of pregnancy. Promotes the development of flatulence: an increase in progesterone levels, poor-quality food, clamping of the loop of the colon by the walls of an enlarged uterus.

If, after adjusting the diet, increasing the time spent in the fresh air and walking for a long time, the problem disappears, then you can not go to the doctor. If flatulence does not go away, then the attending physician should be informed of the problem without fail. Taking drugs and folk remedies on your own while carrying a fetus is not worth it.

Spleen

Left pain in pregnant women can be caused by the spleen. This organ is located very close to the surface of the skin. If a woman turns awkwardly and hits or falls, the spleen can be injured and unpleasant. The worst thing that can happen is her break. In such emergencies it is necessary to call an ambulance.

Hernia of the diaphragm

A hernia of the diaphragm can cause severe pain in the left side. When it is pinched, the upper part of the stomach rises into the chest region. The acid present in it begins to overflow over the organ, which causes pain. If something similar happens, then do not hesitate to see a doctor.

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Kidney

Another organ that stimulates the appearance of pain in the left side during pregnancy is the kidneys. Due to the increased load on the body, any pre-existing disease may worsen. It can be stones that have started moving or an infection that has got inside. It is because the kidneys are under tremendous stress during pregnancy that doctors pay special attention to the control of their function. Therefore, at the slightest pain in the left side, radiating to the back, you should inform the doctor.

So, pains localized in the left side or radiating to this area can be caused by various reasons. Most often these are diseases of the internal organs, which are exacerbated during pregnancy. As a rule, women knew or guessed about the existence of many of them. But sometimes, for example, with appendicitis, pain occurs spontaneously and requires emergency medical attention. That is why it is worth remembering that pain can not be tolerated and extinguished with analgesics under no circumstances. If we are talking about a woman in position, then the risk here increases several times. After all, the health, and even the life of the expectant mother and child may be at risk.

It should be understood that the body is under significant stress, is constantly rebuilding, which means it becomes more vulnerable. Therefore, a pregnant lady needs to remember - if left-sided pain occurs, a doctor's examination will be useful.

The author of the article: Volkov Dmitry Sergeevich | c. m. n. surgeon, phlebologist

Education: Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry (1996). In 2003 he received a diploma from the Educational and Scientific Medical Center of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation.