Pain in the later stages

From abdominal pain affects many pregnant women. Discomfort is inevitable, given all the hormonal and physical changes that occur in the body during pregnancy, and the displacement of the weakening of connective tissues. Typically, these pains are not a threat to women's health, because it is quite normal, though unpleasant phenomenon. Bloating, flatulence and constipation can cause abdominal pain in the later stages of pregnancy. Along with harmless causes pain in the lower abdomen, there are serious reasons for concern that require emergency medical intervention.

Appendicitis

Appendicitis - a common cause of lower abdominal pain (in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen) during pregnancy. Women often associate the presence of abdominal pain with the threat of termination of pregnancy, and often engaged in self-alleged complications. This leads to delays in seeking medical attention, delayed hospitalization, aggravation and complicated acute appendicitis Appendicitis - when we must act immediately .

Prematurity

Premature birth - signs of increasing uterine activity before 37 weeks of pregnancy (pulling or cramping in the lower abdomen or in the lumbar region). Thus begin structural changes in the cervix. Went into premature labor are characterized not only cramping pains, but regular contractions. The cervix opens, there is a discharge of water. If the threat of preterm labor therapy can stop the process at the beginning of their premature birth can not be stopped, it can only be delayed for a few hours. Signs of preterm labor as a vaginal bleeding or mucus Mucus - what is the norm for a healthy woman .

Sprain

The pain from stretching of the round ligament experience from 10 to 30% of pregnant women. Round ligament pain occurs as a result of normal changes during pregnancy. Most often, the pain is most pronounced on the right side of the pelvis. Thick communications, one of which is called the round ligaments that support the uterus in the abdomen. As the uterus grows in size and weight, these ties are very long and thin, like rubber bands. Power cords and ruptures on adjacent sensitive nerve fibers and structures are the cause of pain. Spasms of the round ligament usually cause severe pain. Round ligament pain can be reduced if the pain to go to the opposite side.

Symphysis pubis dysfunction

Symphysis pubis dysfunction (ED) or divergence of the pubic symphysis is mild or severe pain in the middle of the pelvis. During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin under the influence is a weakening of connective tissue that forms Pubic symphysis (pubic symphysis), which causes significant discomfort.

Other reasons

The cause of pain in the abdomen Abdominal pain: when to sound the alarm?   at a late stage of pregnancy can also be intestinal obstruction, infection of the urinary and adhesions Adhesions - how to get rid of them?   (thin strands, films and fusion occurring between adjacent bodies due to inflammation).

Prevention / elimination of pain

Prevent or remove the pain and discomfort in the late pregnancy (mainly due to natural causes and dispersion of the symphysis pubis) will help regular massage and yoga.

The need for the appointment of antispasmodics during pregnancy occurs frequently enough, as there are spasms of smooth muscles of the uterus that can spread to the digestive organs. Most often in such cases, obstetricians prescribe Nospanum and papaverine. But when a spasmodic pain in the digestive organs, and can assign Duspatalin.

How does Duspatalin

Duspatalin (active substance - mebeverin) - is an antispasmodic drug myotropic action, meaning it relaxes the smooth muscles of the right internal organs. This product has three features which distinguish it from papaverine Papaverine - for pain caused by spasms of smooth muscles   and shpy - antispasmodics often used during pregnancy:

• Duspatalin almost no effect on uterine smooth muscle and blood vessels, so it is not used for the removal of the uterus hypertonus;
• Duspatalin removes only increased tone of smooth muscles of the digestive system, the tone remains normal;
• Duspatalin selectively inhibits the spasm of the sphincter of Oddi - muscle that regulates the flow of bile and pancreatic juice into the duodenum.

Duspatalin All these features can be used in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system in pregnant women. Duspatalin manufacturers have been conducted clinical trials of the drug in pregnant women. But laboratory studies on animals displays no adverse effects of the drug on the fetus. However, it is recommended to be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by a doctor and in the presence of clear indications.

Duspatalin produced in two dosage forms for oral administration: Tablets, coated tablets (each tablet contains 135 mg of mebeverine) and long-acting capsules (200 mg per capsule mebeverine). During pregnancy is allowed only accept dyuspatalita capsules, taking pills to pregnant women is not recommended.

Application Duspatalin during pregnancy

Duspatalin sometimes prescribed for spastic pains in the gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy - it does not suppress intestinal motility and, therefore, does not increase the characteristic of pregnancy constipation. This is a very important property Duspatalin as constipation during pregnancy often complicate considerably during pregnancy.

Assign dyuspalalin in case of pregnancy until the woman was found sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (DSO). DSO manifest violation of the outflow of bile and pancreatic juice at the connection level biliary and pancreatic ducts. At the same time there are pains in the abdomen of unknown origin, sometimes with impaired liver function tests (blood laboratory values). Such a condition can occur after the removal of the gallbladder (eg, cholelithiasis), as well as in chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). During pregnancy, all the manifestations of the DSO may be amplified, so such women appointed Duspatalin.

But it must be remembered that Duspatalin almost no effect on the smooth muscles of the uterus and can not be replaced and papaverine Nospanum when hypertonia Gipertonus: a sign of the disease   uterus.

Assigns Duspatalin a doctor, use it in conjunction with other antispasmodics pregnant women is not necessary. The preparation is easy to use: to achieve and maintain a therapeutic effect is sufficient to take two capsules daily.

What side effects may occur

When receiving Duspatalin almost no side effects occur, except, of course, allergic reactions, which may develop when receiving any drug. Allergy to Duspatalin often manifests itself in the form of urticaria and angioedema Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause Which is dangerous because it can capture the vocal cords and cause respiratory disorders. If you suspect an allergy Duspatalin overturned.

Capsules Duspatalin do not have no more side effects. If the pill is not excluded Duspatalin cause nausea, dizziness, Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet   and headaches, so the pill is not recommended during pregnancy.

Possible overdose Duspatalin, which manifests itself mainly overexcitation of the central nervous system.

Every pregnant woman should be well aware that any drug during pregnancy, it may appoint a doctor, as the doge most harmless medicine during pregnancy may cause unpredictable effects as the body of the woman and the body of the fetus.

Galina Romanenko