The pain of pregnancy
Pregnancy is a burden on the female body in many ways. Hormonal changes lead to the relaxation of certain muscle groups in the entire body, including the back and upper body. In the abdominal cavity, the growing uterus increases the pressure on the abdominal organs, the diaphragm and the ribs.
Pain in the abdomen and chest is unfortunately not uncommon, but rarely has a dangerous cause. In particular, pressure on upper abdominal organs such as the stomach, liver and gall bladder can manifest itself painfully under the ribs. A rare but very serious disease that can lead to rib pain is the HELLP syndrome.
It occurs in about 1 in 300 pregnant women and is accompanied by diseases of the blood cells and liver. Typical symptoms are upper abdominal pain due to enlargement of the liver and rib pain on the right side, as well as other severe symptoms. However, since most cases are muscular complaints due to overstrain, it is recommended to take it easy in the first instance until the pain subsides of its own accord after a short period.
The pain after eating
Some digestive processes begin with the ingestion of food, which includes the movement of the oesophagus, stomach and intestines as well as the release of enzymes and bile acids. Too large portions and bites can cause stabbing pain already in the esophagus, which appears at breast height. The filling stomach causes additional pressure on the surrounding upper abdominal organs and the diaphragm.
Pain can result from this. Colicky pain (pain that swells and subsides in the interval), which occurs a few minutes after eating, can be typical of a gall bladder problem. In general, the upper abdominal organs involved in digestion are in close proximity to the diaphragm, ribcage and ribs. If there is irritation, injury, stretching or other discomfort, the symptoms may manifest themselves as pain under the ribs.
The pain after bile surgery
The gallbladder is usually operated minimally invasive and rarely leads to complications. Sometimes, however, some patients may experience digestive problems and pain, which can be of varying severity. In severe cases, this is known as “postcholocystectomy syndrome”.
Translated, this simply means: complaints after the removal of the gallbladder. Typical symptoms are digestive disorders such as diarrhea, nausea, colic (interval-like pain), fatty stools, flatulence and intolerance. However, pain under the ribs is also usually experienced. For therapy, remedies or herbs can be used which support digestion and partly take over the work of the bile acids. Pain after a bile operation?
