Guide : How Pain and Bleeding During Pregnancies

INFERTILITY TREATMENTS WHILE PAIN AND BLEEDING IN EARY PREGNANCY

Abdominal pain in early pregnancy is a frequently occurring problem. The cause of such pain is often difficult to ascertain and remains a clinical dilemma many a time. A careful step-wise approach aimed at identifying the cause and treatment appropriate to the period of gestation is the key to successful management.

The first and most important step is confirmation of the pregnancy. This can be done by a urine pregnancy test, which is simple, inexpensive and easily available. A serum beta HCG is more accurate, 

however and provides qualitative information. Serial beta HCG estimation is valuable in cases of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. Once a pregnancy has been diagnosed, the next step is to determine the site and fetal viability. An ultrasonography, preferably transvaginal  will provide this important information.  

Is it normal to have some abdominal pain during pregnancyOccasional abdominal discomfort is a common pregnancy complaint, and while it may be harmless, it can also be a sign of a serious problem.Severe or persistent abdominal pain that should never be ignored.

Below we will describe the most common causes of abdominal pain and discomfort during pregnancies but do not trying to diagnose yourselfs. If you are experience an abdominal pain or cramping along with the spotting, bleeding, fever, chills, vaginal discharge, faintness, discomfort while urinating or nausea and vomiting, or if the pain does not subside after the several minutes of rest, call your practitioner.serious problems can cause abdominal pain during pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, typically in one of the fallopian tubes. It may causes some other cramping and other symptoms in the early pregnancies.

If left untreated, an ectopic pregnancies that can be the life threatening. Call your practitioner immediately if you have any of the following symptoms: abdominal or the pelvic pain or tendernessess, vaginal spotting or bleeding can be red or brown, copious or scant, continuous or intermittent), pain that gets worse during physical activity or while moving your bowels or coughing, or pain in your shoulder.

If you Are bleeding heavily or having signs of shock such as a racing pulse, dizziness, fainting, or pale, clammy skin.

Miscarriage

Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks. Vaginal spotting or bleeding is generally  the first symptom, followed by abdominal pain a few hours to a few days later.

The bleeding may be light or heavy. The pain may feel crampy or persistent, mild or sharp, and may feel more like low back pain or pelvic pressure. Call your practitioner if you have signs of a miscarriage. If you have severe pain or heavy bleeding, you need to be seen immediately.watching television and videos .In early pregnancy your baby grows dramatically, from a tiny dot to the size of a grape. See all  pregnancy videos

Preterm labor

You are in preterm labor also known as premature labor if you start to have contractions that efface or dilate your cervix before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

An increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody – even if it's just pink or tinged with blood Vaginal spotting or bleeding.

Abdominal pain, menstrual-like cramping, or more than five contractions in one hour even if they do not hurt An increase in pressure in the pelvic areaLow back pain, especially if you didn't previously have back pain Placental abruption . Placental abruption is a life-threatening condition in which your placenta separates from your uterus, partially or completely, before your baby's born.

There is wide variation in symptoms. A placental abruption can sometimes cause sudden and obvious bleeding, but in other cases there may not be any noticeable bleeding at first, or you might have only light bleeding or spotting. Or you might see bloody fluid if your water breaks.

You might have uterine tenderness, back pain, or frequent contractions, or the uterus might contract and stay hard like a cramp or contraction that does not go away. You might also notice a decrease in your baby's activity. Immediate medical attention is a must.

Pre-eclampsia

Preeclampsia is a serious condition of pregnancy that causes changes in your blood vessels and can affect a number of organs, including your liver, kidneys, brain, and the placenta. You're diagnosed with pre-eclampsia if you have high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy and protein in your urine, liver or kidney abnormalities, persistent headaches, or vision changes.

Symptoms may include swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, more than slight swelling in your hands, and excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles. This water retention can lead to rapid weight gain.

You may also have intense pain or tenderness in the upper abdomen, a severe headache, visual disturbances such as blurred vision or seeing spots, or nausea and vomiting. If you have symptoms of preeclampsia, call your doctor or midwife immediately.

Urinary tract infections

Being pregnant makes you more susceptible to urinary tract infections of all kinds, including kidney infections.Symptoms of a bladder infection may include pain, discomfort, or burning when urinating; pelvic discomfort or lower abdominal pain often just above the pubic bone; a frequent or uncontrollable urge to pee, even when there's very little urine in the bladder; and cloudy, foul-smelling, or bloody urine. Call your caregiver if you have any of these symptoms because an untreated bladder infection can lead to a kidney infection and premature labor.

Signs that the infection has spread to your kidneys  and that you need medical attention immediately include a high fever, often with shaking, chills, or sweats; pain in your lower back or in your side just under your ribs, on one or both sides and possibly in your abdomen as well nausea and vomiting  and possibly pus or blood in your urine.

Other causes

Many other conditions can cause abdominal pain, whether you're pregnant or not. Some of the most common causes of abdominal pain that your practitioner will consider are a stomach virus, food poisoning, appendicitis, kidney stones, hepatitis, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, fibroids, and bowel obstruction.

Both gallbladder disease and pancreatitis are often a result of gallstones, which are more common during pregnancy. Fibroids may grow during pregnancy and cause discomfort. And the pressure of the growing uterus on previously scarred intestinal tissue may cause bowel obstruction, which is  most likely to occur in the third trimester.