Why does sneezing cause uterine pain?

Sneezing is a very common occurrence in our daily lives. Sneezing is more likely to occur when the nasal cavity is irritated by the air or is allergic to something. While sneezing, the body will have some force pulling the muscles. If you have uterine pain when you sneeze, this may be caused by sneezing pulling the abdominal muscles. Pregnant women are also prone to this situation during pregnancy.

What causes uterine pain when sneezing?

When a person sneezes, there will be a certain amount of impact, which will pull the abdominal muscles and cause pain in the lower abdomen, but this situation is not considered to be closely related to uterine pain. If you usually have lower abdominal pain, it is recommended to complete the examination of the uterus and appendages to determine whether there is any inflammation of the uterus and appendages. At the same time, when you sneeze, you should consider whether it is related to ENT diseases, such as allergic rhinitis or upper respiratory tract infection. So, sneezing and uterine pain are two different concepts and there is not much connection between them. In addition, when you have uterine pain, you must pay attention to maintaining good living habits, do not eat spicy or irritating foods, do not eat too cold food, you can drink rice porridge or noodle soup to control the symptoms and observe the dynamic situation.

Many pregnant women will catch a cold and sneeze during pregnancy, and some will experience uterine pain when they sneeze. This is mostly normal. This is mainly because sneezing causes the chest muscles to contract, gas to be exhaled, pulling the diaphragm up and pulling the abdomen, causing uterine pain. If a pregnant woman sneezes violently and frequently, it will be harmful to the fetus.

Because everyone's physical constitution is different, many women's resistance will decrease after pregnancy, and they will catch colds and sneeze. Some pregnant women experience uterine pain when they sneeze, but they don’t know what’s going on, so they are worried.

Why does sneezing cause uterine pain?

Generally speaking, when a pregnant woman sneezes, it usually means she has a cold. Sneezing with a cold will cause the chest muscles to contract, gas to be exhaled, and the diaphragm to be pulled up, which will pull the abdomen and cause symptoms of uterine pain. If a pregnant woman only sneezes slightly and there is no vaginal bleeding, it is mostly normal.

However, if pregnant women sneeze frequently, it will be harmful to the fetus. This is mainly because frequent sneezing can increase abdominal pressure, which may cause premature rupture of membranes and threatened abortion. Therefore, when pregnant women sneeze, it is best to stand still and hold their lower abdomen with both hands, which can relieve abdominal pain. If a pregnant woman has a cold and sneezes severely, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment in time for the health of the fetus.

What should a pregnant woman do if she has a cold and sneezes?

1. If it is just a mild cold and sneezing is rare, pregnant women just need to pay more attention to rest, keep warm, and drink more boiled water, and the symptoms will be relieved after a short time.

2. If a pregnant woman has a severe cold, sneezes frequently, or has a high fever, her body temperature should be controlled as soon as possible, and physical cooling methods can be used. Never take medicines with serious side effects. It is best to go to the hospital for treatment in time.

Reminder: Prolonged and severe sneezing will affect the health of the fetus, so pregnant women must go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid the risk of miscarriage.