Pain in the left rib during pregnancy means boy

If you experience left rib pain during pregnancy, it usually occurs after the second trimester. It is usually because the expanded uterus presses against the ribs, causing pain in the area. You can change your posture and rest to relieve the compression symptoms of the area and relieve the pain. In addition, it is recommended to supplement calcium and zinc during pregnancy. If the high-quality protein is low, it will also cause rib pain. If the pain symptoms are not relieved but aggravated by calcium and zinc supplements or changing posture and resting, it is recommended to go to the orthopedic department to rule out the possibility of costal neuritis. You can take vitamin B21 nerve nourishing medicine orally, which can relieve the pain.

It is recommended to get more sun exposure during pregnancy and to do a physical examination before pregnancy. If other uncomfortable conditions occur after pregnancy, it can be ruled out that they are caused by bad medical history in the past.

If the patient has a history of trauma and has pain in the left ribs, the first thing to consider is whether it is caused by rib fracture or soft tissue injury due to the trauma. The diagnosis can be confirmed by local X-ray examination. Secondly, this kind of situation may also be caused by the pain caused by costochondritis caused by local injuries, colds and other factors. In addition, if it is accompanied by discomfort in the chest area, it is also necessary to consider whether it is caused by cardiovascular factors such as myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease. If accompanied by cough, chest tightness and shortness of breath, it is considered to be caused by lung infection and pleural lesions.

If the left ribs are painful and there is trauma, you should pay attention to the possibility of rib fracture; if there is no obvious trauma, it may be costochondritis, in other words, a lung problem, such as pneumonia irritation, or the ribs themselves or lung tumors irritating the ribs. It is recommended to check in time, and X-rays can be taken in some areas. If there is no obvious abnormality in the X-ray examination, temporary painkillers such as ibuprofen can be considered to relieve the pain. Local heat compresses and acupuncture therapy can help improve the situation.