A person may experience pain in the abdomen and head at the same time, and the body temperature rises. You should immediately contact your doctor; such symptoms may indicate a serious illness that requires immediate treatment.
Most often, before the stomach begins to hurt, pain appears in the head area, but if the discomfort is provoked by a virus, severe pain in the abdominal area may first appear, followed by headaches due to intoxication of the body.
This condition is especially typical for diseases caused by a virus or infection - intestinal flu. Both infants and elderly people can get it. It is especially common in young children who like to put everything in their mouth.
The virus can enter the human body due to contaminated food; it affects the stomach, intestines, and is excreted only with feces. At the same time, the person weakens, his vision becomes darker, severe headaches appear, then shooting pains in the abdomen, a high temperature, and vomiting occur.
With rotavirus, the eyes become very red, the throat area and pharynx become inflamed. It can last differently, for some it goes away in two days, for others it lasts up to 5 days, a person can fully recover only after a week.
Unpleasant sensations can be triggered by food and medications. Most often, a person can be poisoned by foods that are infected - meat, canned food, dairy products, mayonnaise. When Salmonella bacteria enters the body. This happens because a person stores food incorrectly, consumes it expired, and does not pay attention to the fact that it contains a large amount of toxic substances.
In case of poisoning, severe pain in the abdominal area begins to bother, it is sharp, intense, reminiscent of contractions, then a headache appears, the person weakens, he becomes ill, there are spots in front of his eyes, severe nausea, the stomach is irritated. It all ends with vomiting and diarrhea. Often, when poisoning occurs, you experience high body temperature, chills, and want to drink heavily because the body is dehydrated.
In this situation, you urgently need to do a gastric lavage so that vomiting occurs, then drink as much water as possible, no less than two liters, it is recommended to use potassium permanganate, it should not be concentrated. Afterwards, the sorbent must be taken.
A person who has been poisoned should drink liquid in small sips - Gidrovit, Regidron, because when vomiting, not only a large amount of liquid is removed from the body, but also electrolytes. In this situation, you will have to adhere to a diet for several days. If you do not feel better, you should definitely call emergency help.
In addition to the fact that salmonella becomes the culprit of poisoning, intoxication of the body appears due to bacterial toxins that are provoked by a toxic food infection and lead to it - clostridia, staphylococcus.
During infection, abdominal pain is localized in the pit of the stomach, severe nausea and vomiting, blood pressure drops significantly, hands and feet become cold, dizziness, and dark vision.
A person can recover only after a day; some people still have weakness for a long time. The disease is difficult to tolerate if a person is poisoned by toxic clostridia. First, severe pain appears in the abdomen, it is localized in the navel, then it becomes dark before the eyes, and profuse vomiting appears. A person has frequent stools, with a liquid consistency, and suffers from dehydration.
When a person is poisoned by food products that contain a large amount of toxins caused by botulism - meat, fish, mushrooms, vegetables, canned food, in addition to pain in the abdominal area, severe vomiting is disturbing, the stool becomes liquid, then the muscles weaken, vision decreases, the eyelids droop, the person has a hard time swallow food.
In this situation, it is important to take action in time, because death can occur due to botulism due to the fact that the respiratory system is paralyzed.
Symptoms appear when a person hits their head and may indicate a traumatic brain injury. When, in addition to a headache, nausea and a high temperature of 38.5 degrees are bothersome, this may indicate that the person has a serious nervous disease, brain cancer, while the pain is constant and may increase in the morning.
Particularly dangerous are the pains caused by meningitis, when the body temperature rises high, vomiting appears, the patient feels very bad, he cannot straighten his legs and bend over.
Often pain in the stomach and head is caused by arterial hypertension; this often happens if a person has experienced stress.
Due to the fact that a woman’s blood composition changes dramatically, it accumulates in large quantities in the pelvis, legs, and the brain does not have enough of it. In this situation, you need to lie horizontally or on your side. When carrying a child, it is important to monitor your diet and drink as much purified water as possible. If after rest a woman does not feel relief, her stool is very liquid, she should consult her doctor.
These symptoms may be precursors to menstruation or appear during menstruation. Also, due to a nervous disorder, apathy, when a woman is constantly worried about something, her appetite increases and she begins to eat everything. In this situation, you need to be able to relax in order to get rid of stress, pay attention to yoga and fitness classes.
So, headaches and stomach pain can occur for various reasons; you need to undergo an effective and reliable course of treatment in a timely manner; in severe situations, surgery is required.
From this week of pregnancy, your baby can, with proper care, survive a premature birth. This was possible before, but only now the baby’s chances have really increased. However, he is still growing and developing, because the time for childbirth has not come.
The baby has already gained his first kilogram and has stretched to 38.5 cm, and maybe more. There is less and less space for active games. He can no longer tumble freely, but he still has every chance of changing his presentation, so don’t worry if now he’s not lying as he should (that is, not upside down) - this can still change.
The main thing in the third trimester is movement control. By week 28, the baby has already developed its own sleep and wakefulness pattern. Typically, the baby sleeps during the day when the mother is active, and begins its activities at night, when the mother's rhythmic soothing movements disappear. Also, the baby’s activity may increase after eating or when the level of adrenaline in the mother’s blood increases (due to stress or emotional shock).
Determine the hours when your baby is most active. Monitor your movements twice a day – morning and evening. 10 movements over 1 hour are considered optimal. But if he made less than 10 movements within an hour (not only flips and impacts are taken into account, but also minor movements), then this may be a cause for concern. If you have not noticed any activity for more than a day, you should consult a doctor immediately.
In general, be extremely attentive to yourself and your baby now. He has become very sensitive to loud noises, changes in lighting, the quality of the air you breathe and the drinks and food you consume. With sharp aggressive thrusts, the baby can express his requests: to change his body position or undress a little. But you shouldn't take every push as a sign. Remember, it's getting a little cramped for him there.
Although most of the pregnancy has already been left behind, the baby continues to develop and improve. From week 28, subcutaneous tissue begins to actively form - and the skin will gradually smooth out. Alveoli continue to form and bone tissue strengthens.
The baby’s brain is actively developing: at the 28th week of pregnancy, the first cerebral convolutions and grooves appear, although they began to form a little earlier. Now, with a high degree of probability, it is possible to determine which hemisphere of the child’s brain will be the dominant one. So, right-handers, whose right hand is dominant, prefer to put the fingers of their right hand into their mouths, but left-handers tend to give preference to the fingers of their left hand.
The baby is now completely and completely like a little man. A face clearly emerged, with its own unique features. The baby’s lively facial expressions are also funny: he yawns, blinks, squints and squints, and grimaces. Thin hairs, almost fluff, are already growing on the baby’s head.
At the 28th week of pregnancy, the mother will have to undergo a series of examinations, and in general, now she will need to see the gynecologist more often. Now you need to check your blood glucose and hemoglobin levels. If the mother has a negative Rh factor, she must also undergo a repeat antibody test.
For everything to go well, eat a balanced and healthy diet, walk a lot, but don’t be on your feet for a long time, get enough rest, avoid stressful situations.
The further you go, the more clumsy you will feel. It's even funny! Let your family and friends help you, and in the meantime, start writing a list of things necessary for the new future family member.
Do not forget about weight control: at this stage, weight gain should be about 50 g per day or 300 g, in extreme cases - by 500 g - over the course of a week. To track your weight, weigh yourself every morning and, of course, remember to eat right.
As the uterus increases and the uterus grows, the pregnant woman may increasingly be disturbed by all sorts of uncomfortable sensations. Thus, the most common problem in the second trimester of pregnancy is pain in the lower back and spine: the center of gravity shifts, joints soften, ligaments become increasingly stretched, hence the characteristic pain.
Lower back pain, similar to radiculitis, extending to the thigh and sometimes even reaching the knee and ankle is a consequence of compression of the sciatic nerve by the growing uterus. In principle, although such pains cause discomfort, they should not bother the pregnant woman too much. They arise spontaneously, irregularly, not clearly expressed, and are more of an aching character. But if you experience sharp, severe pain in the lower back, which resembles spasms, it is better to immediately dial the emergency room: it is possible that the sensations in this case are associated with the risk of premature birth.
Weight gain is associated with possible pain and fatigue in the legs: now a woman has to “carry” much more body weight than she did before pregnancy. To avoid possible problems with your legs, rest more often, unloading both your legs and back, treat yourself to a massage and foot baths with cool water every evening.
Be sure to pay attention to swelling: during pregnancy, the legs and arms swell to some extent, and some swelling of the face is likely. If the swelling is minor, there is no reason to worry, except that you should slightly reconsider your diet: reduce salt intake, give up fried and smoked foods, monitor fluid intake (soups, juices, milk, fruits are also taken into account). Edema itself is not dangerous, but in some cases it can be a symptom of a complex complication of the second half of pregnancy - preeclampsia.
You should also listen to pain in the abdomen: if at week 28 the stomach feels tight and hurts, this may indicate certain problems during pregnancy. But at the same time, it can also be the norm.
The stomach may hurt, say, due to softening and tension of the ligaments that hold the uterus. Drawing or stabbing pain occurs periodically, more often during a change in body position, when a woman rises from a chair or bed, and is located on one or both sides of the abdomen.
Aching pain in the lower abdomen may be associated with a malfunction of the digestive system. Flatulence, constipation, colitis, dysbacteriosis, and even too heavy a dinner - any of the above factors can provoke pain in the abdominal area.
A sharp and noticeable pain that occurs in the hypochondrium, but quickly passes, is a consequence of the constant growth and activity of the child. His careless pushes and kicks often hit mommy’s ribs, which is why they hurt. At the same time, if the pain in the hypochondrium is dull, aching, occurs several hours after eating, and is accompanied by bitter belching, a symptom of a pulling stomach, nausea, you should consult a doctor to exclude the possibility of developing gallstone cholecystitis.
Acute, severe pain in the lower abdomen at 28 weeks of pregnancy may indicate premature placental abruption. With placental abruption, bleeding from the genital tract is usually also observed. However, internal bleeding can also occur: then the blood does not come out, and the expectant mother feels severe, sharp pain in the abdomen, often so strong that it is almost impossible to touch the abdomen.
With premature placental abruption and premature birth, acute pain occurs in the lower abdomen. Premature births are considered to be those that occur after this period. They can be incipient, incipient, threatening. In these cases, initially the pain in the lower abdomen at 28 weeks of pregnancy is minor. They are aching in nature and can radiate to the lower back. If a woman actually goes into labor before her due date, it turns into cramping and then into regular pain. This is accompanied by the loss of amniotic fluid.
Premature birth most often occurs in women who suffer from gynecological diseases, have defects in the development of the uterus, and diseases of other internal organs. Women experiencing severe toxicosis in the later stages are also a risk factor.
Labor that begins in the second half of pregnancy cannot be stopped. Slight heaviness in the abdomen during pregnancy at 28 weeks with placental abruption is accompanied by bleeding. It can be internal and external. As a rule, a woman’s blood pressure drops sharply and she loses consciousness.
Pain does not always indicate a serious problem. Spasms of the digestive organs often respond with aching pain in the lower abdomen. This may be colitis and intestinal dysbiosis. Not quite fresh food, a hearty dinner - all this creates additional stress on the digestive organs.
The discharge that is considered normal for this period, as before, is of a uniform consistency, light or light milky in color, with a slight sour odor. A woman should be alerted to any changes in the color and nature of the discharge: the appearance of green, earthy-gray, yellow discharge, foamy or curdled discharge, mixed with flakes - all these are symptoms of an infectious disease. Activation of the infection will also be indicated by a changed smell of the discharge - sharp, unpleasant, and the appearance of burning or itching in the genital tract.
The appearance of bloody discharge in any quantity and any intensity is considered an extremely unfavorable phenomenon. Even spotting brown or slight spotting is a reason to immediately call an ambulance. Thus, blood in any quantity indicates a probable abruption or placenta previa; abruption of a normally located placenta is almost always accompanied by nagging, aching pain in the lower abdomen. Also, spotting can be a sign of early premature labor.
As well as liquid, watery, yellowish discharge, which is essentially amniotic fluid. The immediate rupture of amniotic fluid is a sure sign of the onset of early labor. However, amniotic fluid may leak in small portions, creating only a feeling of increased moisture on the panties. But even in this case, you should consult a doctor immediately. Firstly, leakage of amniotic fluid is always associated with a violation of the integrity of the membranes, which can lead to infection in the fetus. Secondly, even a seemingly insignificant leak of amniotic fluid can ultimately result in rupture of the membranes and the onset of premature labor. And childbirth proceeds quickly, and in this case it is extremely necessary to get medical help in time. Otherwise, the consequences can be very, very dire.
At the 28th week of pregnancy, an ultrasound is prescribed only for some individual indications: the time for the second planned ultrasound examination is behind us, and the third has not yet arrived. But, even if the doctor sees the need for a repeat ultrasound at 28 weeks of pregnancy, do not worry, it will not harm the fetus, because the safety of ultrasound has been proven by medicine.
As before, the main indicators when performing an ultrasound at 28 weeks remain indicators of the baby’s development and the condition of the uterus. The specialist will examine the internal organs and systems of the baby, assess the location of the uterus and its size, and determine the location and degree of maturity of the placenta and umbilical cord.
The ultrasound specialist will determine the presentation of the fetus in the uterus - cephalic, pelvic or transverse. If during an ultrasound it turns out that the baby is in a transverse presentation, you should not be upset right away: in the near future he may still accept the most physiological presentation for childbirth (cephalic).
Please note that the size of the fetus at this stage is already quite large, therefore, it is almost impossible to see it on the monitor yourself. But if you decide on 3D or 4D, you will still have time to get a “portrait” of the baby. Later, the baby will grow even larger, and it will no longer be possible to take a photo - now is the last chance for this.
Every expectant mother, knowing about her situation, treats her body with caution so as not to accidentally harm her baby. Understanding the full responsibility of her position, at the first sign of possible danger she immediately begins to sound the alarm!
Abdominal pain during pregnancy is regarded by the expectant mother as a possible threat to the fetus. However, abdominal pain during pregnancy is not always a sign of a miscarriage or some kind of trouble.
If you experience stomach pain during pregnancy, there is no need to worry. First you need to determine what this pain is associated with.
Most often, abdominal pain can be caused by poor diet. This can lead to spasms of the digestive system and result in aching pain in the lower abdomen.
It is also not uncommon for nagging pain in the lower abdomen during pregnancy to be caused by a sprain of the ligaments and muscles that support the uterus. As the uterus enlarges, pressure on the ligaments increases, so if you move suddenly, sneeze or cough, you can feel the ligaments being stretched. So if you have pain in your lower abdomen during pregnancy, it's most likely a sprain, which is not particularly dangerous, just be careful in the future.
If you have pain in your upper abdomen during pregnancy, this could also be due to an enlarged uterus. An enlarged uterus can press against chest organs such as the liver and gallbladder. As a result, the process of bile secretion may be disrupted, which may be accompanied by pain in the upper abdomen during pregnancy.
An absolutely healthy pregnant woman may also experience abdominal pain. It often happens that women have abdominal pain on the right side during pregnancy. This is often due to the location of the fetus in the uterus. The pain may increase with fetal movements, and be accompanied by a lack of appetite and a feeling of heaviness. Pressure in this area of the abdomen can also lead to heartburn, a bitter taste in the mouth, and bloating.
Next, we will look at the most common causes of abdominal pain and methods for eliminating them.
An ectopic pregnancy is the process of development of a fertilized egg not in the uterine cavity, but in the fallopian tube. An ectopic pregnancy can be easily determined using an ultrasound, as well as by its first signs: dizziness and sharp abdominal pain (provided that the pregnancy test is positive). The enlarging egg ruptures the tissue of the fallopian tube, causing pain and bleeding.
This usually happens in the fifth to seventh week of pregnancy. In this case, only surgical intervention can help.
If there is a threat of miscarriage, a prolonged aching pain in the abdomen is felt, radiating to the lower back. Typically, such pain is accompanied by bloody discharge from the genitals.
Women with a threat of miscarriage are immediately taken to the hospital, where hormonal levels, the condition of the fetus, and the presence of infections that can cause pregnancy disruption are carried out. After determining the cause of the pregnancy disorder, special treatment is prescribed.
Sometimes abdominal pain during pregnancy can occur in case of premature placental abruption. The placenta separates from the wall of the uterus before the baby is born.
The cause of premature placental abruption can be abdominal trauma, physical stress, hypertension, toxicosis in the second half of pregnancy, etc.
With premature placental abruption, blood vessels rupture, accompanied by severe pain in the abdominal area and bleeding into the uterine cavity. If such symptoms appear, it is necessary to call an ambulance, because the way out of this situation is a quick delivery and stopping the bleeding in the expectant mother.
The increasing size of the uterus can put pressure on the digestive organs that are in close proximity to it, which can lead to unpleasant sensations.
Also, with changes in hormonal levels, a woman’s food preferences may change, as a result of which a pregnant woman may consume foods that can cause various metabolic disorders. For example, frequent consumption of spicy and sour foods can lead to irritation of the stomach walls; consumption of sweet foods can cause fermentation in the intestines and dysbiosis. Dysbacteriosis can also cause bloating during pregnancy. Switching to healthy foods can help solve this problem, but do not neglect to consult a doctor who will prescribe special medications.
During pregnancy, the growing uterus can cause the ligaments that support it to stretch. The process of spraining the ligaments is accompanied by short-term sharp pain in the lower abdomen, which can intensify with heavy lifting, coughing, and sudden movements. Pain can also occur from overstraining the abdominal muscles.
During pregnancy, abdominal pain of this nature does not require special treatment; it is enough to rest for a while and allow the body to recover. Such pain poses more of a psychological danger than a physical one. The expectant mother may not know about the origin of the pain and become very worried about it, which can lead to stress or mental illness. And a pregnant woman does not need unnecessary worries.
A pregnant woman, like any person, may have appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, etc. In this case, only surgery can help.
If you experience any pain in the abdomen, you should go to the gynecologist,
so that he can determine the cause of the pain, reassure the woman and, if necessary, refer her to the hospital for treatment in order to prevent possible complications.
During pregnancy, women often complain of pain in the lower abdomen. It should be noted that such painful sensations can be physiological, and are associated with a complete restructuring of the body for the full bearing of a child. In some cases, such pain is a dangerous symptom and requires immediate treatment.
Lower abdominal pain occurs during pregnancy:
The main causes of physiological pain :
Information Physiological pain is a normal condition, does not pose a threat to the health and life of the mother and child and does not require treatment.
The causes of pathological pain in the lower abdomen are divided into obstetric (caused directly by pregnancy itself) and non-obstetric (occur due to diseases of other organs and systems). Obstetric causes include :
Non-obstetric causes are:
An ectopic pregnancy is the development of a fertilized egg not in the uterine cavity, but outside it (usually in the fallopian tubes). In the early stages, a woman cannot independently recognize this pathology, because pregnancy develops normally and does not cause a deterioration in general health. As a rule, termination of an ectopic pregnancy occurs by 6-7 weeks and can occur in the form of tubal abortion or rupture of the fallopian tube .
Tubal abortion is characterized by:
With a complete rupture of the fallopian tube, the following symptoms are observed:
dangerous Ectopic pregnancy is an extremely dangerous condition that threatens a woman’s life and requires immediate hospitalization and surgical intervention.
If a woman’s tubal pregnancy is detected in advance before bleeding and pain appear, then it is possible to perform an operation to remove the embryo without removing the fallopian tube. If the operation is performed as an emergency, then the tube or part of it is removed, and the ovary on this side will no longer participate in the function of childbearing.
The threat of miscarriage can occur at any stage: up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, this is a threatening spontaneous miscarriage; from 22 weeks to 37 weeks, this is premature birth.
Stages of development of spontaneous abortion:
Premature birth occurs due to increased contractile activity of the uterus between 22 weeks and 37 weeks. At the initial stage, only aching pain in the lower back and lower abdomen is characteristic. When premature labor begins, the pain becomes stronger and proceeds like contractions; bleeding and discharge of amniotic fluid may occur.
When the first signs of a threat of miscarriage appear, the woman is urgently hospitalized and treatment is started to maintain the pregnancy. Pregnancy can be saved in case of threatening and, with difficulty, abortion, in the initial stage of premature birth. In other cases, therapy has no significance; termination of pregnancy at any stage is indicated.
Premature placental abruption is the separation of the placenta from the walls of the uterus before the baby is born. There are two types of detachment :
At the first signs, you should immediately consult a doctor, as there is a real threat of intrauterine fetal death. In case of partial detachment, timely treatment begins to stop bleeding and normal development of further pregnancy. In case of complete detachment, urgent delivery is necessary, regardless of the gestational age, because intense bleeding threatens the woman’s life.
Isthmic-cervical insufficiency ( ICI ) is a pathological condition characterized by a violation of the obturator function of the cervix. Normally, the cervix should be closed and only towards the end of pregnancy can it soften a little and open slightly. With ICI, the cervix is not able to support the weight of the growing fetus, which ultimately leads to premature termination of pregnancy and possible infection of the placenta and baby. Most often, with this pathology, a woman complains of heaviness in the lower abdomen and periodic aching pain. An obstetric pessary (a mechanical device for supporting the cervix) is used for treatment. In severe cases, surgical treatment is prescribed: circular sutures are placed on the cervix.
acute surgical pathology , in particular appendicitis, increases . A predisposing factor is an increase in the size of the uterus, which leads to displacement and poor circulation in the appendix. During an attack, colicky pain, fever, and possible nausea and vomiting appear. Appendicitis requires urgent hospitalization and emergency surgical delivery.
Among the diseases of the urinary system during pregnancy, inflammation of the bladder (cystitis) is common. Most often, pain in the lower abdomen occurs suddenly and is stabbing in nature. Characterized by painful frequent urination and increased temperature. Treatment is carried out under the supervision of a urologist.
Intestinal dysfunction in pregnant women most often manifests itself as constipation and bloating. The causes of disruption of the digestive system are displacement of internal organs due to the growth of the uterus, poor nutrition, and low physical activity. Treatment consists, first of all, of normalizing the water and nutritional regime :
If there is no effect from normalizing the diet, the doctor prescribes medications: Lactulose is widely used to treat constipation in pregnant women, and Espumisan is widely used to treat intestinal bloating (take only as prescribed by a doctor!).
Food poisoning often occurs during pregnancy and is associated primarily with decreased immunity and disruption of the digestive system. Manifested by severe abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. At the first symptoms, you should consult a doctor and do not self-medicate. Long-term poisoning can lead to dehydration, which is extremely dangerous for women and children.