Pain in the left upper abdomen
Typical pain in the left upper abdomen is pain in the spleen, pancreas or left kidney. The cause of the kidney pain is either again movements of the child, which affect very pain-sensitive kidney capsules, or even an inflammation of the renal pelvis, which is then accompanied by severe pain when urinating. A simple urine test by a doctor can confirm or rule out this suspicion.
Kidney stones also cause severe pain in this area. They are similar to contractions in the form of wave-like, recurring severe pain. Pain in the spleen usually radiates into the left shoulder.
Diseases of the colon or the aorta, such as an aortic aneurysm, can also be ruled out. In summary, it should be noted that abdominal pain is a very common phenomenon during pregnancy. Abdominal pain is not always related to the offspring, but the concern for them is almost inevitable in the case of abdominal pain. The causes are usually harmless and are caused by the physical changes during pregnancy. At the latest with warning signs a physician should be visited however absolutely, so that threatening causes can be excluded or treated and nothing more stands to a joyful pregnancy in the way.
Upper abdominal pain after eating
Nearly every woman will be affected from time to time during pregnancy by
Upper abdominal pain with nausea during pregnancy
Upper abdominal pain during pregnancy may be accompanied by nausea (nausea during pregnancy). Often the causes are harmless. For example, the increasing pressure in the abdominal cavity by the growing child can also put pressure on the stomach.
As a result, the pregnant woman develops a feeling of fullness more quickly after eating and may also feel pain and nausea. In addition, the increased pressure also promotes the reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus, which causes heartburn. This is perceived by some women as upper abdominal pain.
In addition to such anatomical causes, however, serious diseases such as HELLP syndrome must also be considered. This can manifest itself as sudden upper abdominal pain and nausea. Finally, upper abdominal pain and nausea during pregnancy can also indicate gastritis.
This is often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the protective mucus on the stomach walls. If there is increased acid production or bacterial colonization, the mucous membrane can become inflamed and cause such symptoms. Ultimately, only a medical examination can determine the exact cause of the symptoms. Therefore, such an examination should be carried out if the symptoms persist.
