Dull pain in lower abdomen during pregnancy

Many pregnant women experience dull pain in the lower abdomen during the second trimester of pregnancy and do not know what is going on, which makes them very anxious. In fact, this is a physiological abdominal pain. As the abdomen gradually expands, the abdominal muscles and skin become tighter, so this symptom occurs. Of course, we cannot be careless. If the pain symptoms are severe and last for a long time, we should pay attention to it and go to the hospital for examination in time. Let us take a closer look at the situation of dull pain in the lower abdomen in mid-pregnancy.

1. Physiological abdominal pain in the second trimester. In the second trimester (the second trimester refers to the period from the thirteenth to the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy), the expectant mother's belly circumference will increase rapidly. At this time, the skin on the abdomen will feel tight. If the expectant mother has the habit of outdoor activities, she will find that her belly will have a dull pulling pain at this stage. This is a normal physiological abdominal pain phenomenon. In the second trimester, some expectant mothers may feel dull pain in the lower end of their ribs due to stimulation from the enlarged uterus. As the uterus gradually enlarges, the expectant mother's pubic symphysis may relax and separate, which can also cause abdominal pain in the second trimester. The abdominal pain in this type of situation is also normal physiological abdominal pain. Couples are allowed to have sex during the second trimester of pregnancy. Some couples use too much force during sex and may feel abdominal pain afterwards. This type of abdominal pain is also normal physiological abdominal pain

2. Pathological abdominal pain. Abdominal pain at 24 weeks of pregnancy may also be caused by hiatal hernia and reflux esophagitis in pregnant women. There is a hiatus in the septum of the human body, through which the esophagus is connected to the stomach. The full name of this hiatus is esophageal hiatus. In the second trimester, due to the rapid enlargement of the uterus, the pressure in the abdominal cavity will increase rapidly. The strong pressure will cause the hiatus to widen, and the lower end of the stomach may be squeezed into the chest cavity. This symptom is medically called hiatal hernia. After the lower end of the stomach is squeezed into the chest cavity, the upper opening of the stomach will relax. At this time, the gastric acid, food, gas, etc. in the stomach will reflux into the esophagus or cavity. The gastric acid will irritate the esophageal mucosa of the pregnant woman at this time. At this time, expectant mothers who are 24 weeks pregnant will be prone to abdominal pain.

The above is the editor’s answer to the dull pain in the abdomen during the 24th week of pregnancy . These answers are enough to dispel the doubts of pregnant women. If you are still worried, you can do a check-up. Of course, every family now has a child, so they pay special attention to the child's issues. As long as it is good for her and within her ability, I believe every parent will give her the best.