Introduction Paracetamol is a painkiller and belongs to the group of non-opioid analgesics. It has an analgesic and antipyretic effect. The name paracetamol comes from paraacetylaminophenol. This is the chemical substance the drug is made of. Paracetamol is usually very well tolerated and is therefore used relatively frequently. In Germany it is available without prescription … Paracetamol during pregnancy
Dosage and frequency of use During pregnancy, paracetamol can be taken for pain or fever in a dosage of 500 to 1000mg (usually one or two tablets) up to three times a day. However, the drug should only be taken on a maximum of ten days per month. If the symptoms cannot be alleviated by … Dosage and frequency of use | Paracetamol during pregnancy
Side effects of Paracetamol In general it can be said that when paracetamol is taken in the correct dosage, side effects occur only rarely (? 0.01% to <0.1) to very rarely (? 0.01% with individual cases). Possible side effects are: In this case, immediate discontinuation of the therapy is mandatory. The occurrence of the mentioned … Side effects of Paracetamol | Paracetamol during pregnancy
Alternatives to paracetamol in pregnancy In general, paracetamol is the pain medication of first choice in every phase of pregnancy. However, pain can often be relieved by non-drug measures, so painkillers should only be taken if these measures do not provide relief. If paracetamol is not tolerated or is not available, a drug containing the … Alternatives to paracetamol in pregnancy | Paracetamol during pregnancy
Pregnancy (synonym: gravidity, gestation; Latin: graviditatis) represents an absolute state of emergency for the woman’s body, even if it is a completely natural one. In a period of 9 months (288 days) the fertilized egg cell matures into a child. Pregnancies can take many different forms. While some women spend the time until the birth … Pain during pregnancy
Gestures The term gestosis generally refers to pregnancy-related diseases with an unclear cause. A distinction is made between early gestosis, which occurs in the first trimester (the first three months of pregnancy), and late gestosis, which manifests itself in the last trimester. Early gestation usually manifests itself as hyperemesis gravidarum (excessive vomiting on an empty … Gestures | Pain during pregnancy
Pelvic pain during pregnancy During pregnancy, the woman’s pelvis is exposed to great stress. It is estimated that one out of 600 pregnant women suffer a so-called symphysis loosening during their pregnancy. Symphyseal loosening is an extremely painful procedure, which causes pain in the pubic bone during and after pregnancy. The symphysis is the anterior … Pelvic pain during pregnancy | Pain during pregnancy
“maternal ligament pain” during pregnancy This term describes a rather unspecific symptomatology. It is a stabbing and pulling pain in the abdomen, which can occur from about 20 weeks of pregnancy. Basically, such pain can have very different causes. One of them is a painful stretching of the ligamentous apparatus of the uterus. These include … “maternal ligament pain” during pregnancy | Pain during pregnancy
Premature birth (23. -37. SSW) Back pain, pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, diarrhea as well as pain in labor indicate premature birth from the 23rd week of pregnancy. Hip Pain During pregnancy, the pelvis is exposed to great stress, in some cases the symphysis is loosened, which can lead to severe hip pain. … Premature birth (23. -37. SSW) | Pain during pregnancy
Summary Pain during pregnancy can have many causes. Many of these causes are physiological and harmless. It is normal for pain to occur in the abdomen and stomach as the child grows and the uterus stretches. In addition, the additional weight also causes back pain. Pregnant women should therefore ensure that their bodies are sufficiently … Summary | Pain during pregnancy
Pain when coughing Pain when coughing, which is located in the chest area, can be caused by a flu-like infection or bronchitis in early pregnancy. If typical cold symptoms appear in addition to the cough, it can be assumed that the cause is in the respiratory tract. Some pregnant women, however, complain of pain when … Pain when coughing | Pain during early pregnancy
General information Pregnancy is a great strain on the body of the expectant mother. Especially during the first months (i.e. early pregnancy), some changes have to be initiated within the organism. Especially the change of the hormonal balance can cause various complaints during early pregnancy. Women who are pregnant for the first time often tend … Pain during early pregnancy