Pain in the costal arch after pregnancy
Since a pregnancy represents a substantial load for the body of the becoming mother, the complaints do not disappear directly with the birth again. The abdominal and back muscles were put under a lot of strain over a long period of time and possibly also the organs, if a lot of pressure was applied to them. For this reason, pain in the region of the costal arch can also occur after pregnancy, or it can remain for the time being if it was there before.Due to the constant carrying of the born baby, even after the pregnancy the muscles that attach to the costal arch are put under heavy strain and this can also be painful.
What are the symptoms of rib pain?
Depending on the cause of the pain, it manifests itself in different ways. The harmless pain caused by strained abdominal muscles, the extended uterus or the stretched parts of the baby’s body usually occurs selectively and manifests itself as stabbing pain that disappears quickly. If these pains are very strong, they can even radiate into both sides of the spine.
As a rule, the pain of the costal arch disappears again from the 38th week of pregnancy onwards. This is because the baby’s head then enters the pelvis and the weight is distributed differently. The HELLP syndrome manifests itself in an enlarged liver, increased liver values and worsened values of blood clotting.
Therapy
Since the pain is usually caused by excessive pressure on one side of the upper abdomen, it is often helpful to relieve this side. If the pain is on the right side, it is therefore advisable to lie on the left side and sleep. In this way the baby’s weight is shifted to the other side and the muscles on the painful side are relieved.
There are also special pregnancy cushions that are also designed to relieve and reduce the pain. Pain in the costal arch during pregnancy should always be discussed with the gynecologist treating the baby. After a serious illness has been ruled out, pain-relieving measures can be taken. There are homeopathic globules that are intended to help with pain caused by the growth of the child during pregnancy. Examples of homeopathic globules are Aletris farinosa and Aristolochia clematis.
