Causes of abdominal pain after abortion

Abortion is now a very common surgery. There are many abortion billboards on the streets. However, the side effects and damage caused by abortion to women's bodies are inevitable, and the impact of most abortions is great. Everyone must pay attention. Next, we will introduce to you in detail the reasons for lower abdominal distension and pain after abortion.

1. Incomplete abortion:

Abortion surgery sometimes fails. Incomplete abortion means that the chorionic and decidual tissue in the uterine cavity cannot be completely removed during surgery. After the operation, the uterus undergoes paroxysmal contractions in order to expel the remaining embryonic tissue from the uterus. At this time, the patient has paroxysmal attacks of abdominal pain, which are unbearable, and there is increased vaginal bleeding, which is bright red in color and contains large blood clots. The abdominal pain is relieved after the blood clots are discharged, and the attacks recur repeatedly.

2. Postoperative infection:

This is one of the most common short-term complications of abortion. Postoperative infection often occurs within two weeks after surgery. It can be caused directly by the surgical operation or by the patient's failure to pay attention to hygiene after surgery, such as having sexual intercourse, swimming, etc. It usually leads to acute pelvic inflammatory disease, with severe abdominal pain that is persistent and may worsen in paroxysmal forms, accompanied by fever, chills, vaginal bleeding that is bright red, has a fishy odor, or is mixed with yellow discharge. When an incomplete miscarriage occurs, a curettage is usually required to scrape out the remaining embryonic tissue in the uterine cavity, and the abdominal pain will disappear naturally. Strengthen anti-inflammatory treatment after surgery to prevent infection.

3. Uterine blood accumulation:

It usually occurs within a few hours after surgery. The patient has unbearable abdominal pain, like a knife cutting, and a small amount of blood and water flows out of the vagina. Gynecological examination reveals that the uterus is significantly enlarged, soft, and tender. At this time, immediate curettage is needed to clear the blood in the uterine cavity, and oxytocin and antibiotics should be given. The number of people who develop intrauterine hematoma is also very small, but it is more likely to occur in women with an overly tilted uterus and a tight cervix.

The above content is an introduction to the causes of lower abdominal distension and pain after abortion. It is normal to have such symptoms, but it also depends on the situation. Many women will experience severe distension and pain. At this time, they need to go to the hospital for formal examination. Abortion is not a trivial matter and related nursing work needs to be done.