What causes dull pain under the left ribs in pregnant women?

Many pregnant women will experience many symptoms during pregnancy. These symptoms are relatively common. For example, there are many reasons for this symptom. What causes the dull pain under the left ribs of pregnant women? Let’s analyze in detail the reasons why pregnant women experience dull pain under the left ribs.

Pain in the left ribs, especially when sitting or lying down - if organic disease is to be considered, the spleen is located under the left costal margin, so local visceral disease should be ruled out first; Pain in breathing, it is considered that intercostal neuralgia is caused by respiratory muscle movement. However, many pregnant women will have this feeling when they are 5 or 6 months pregnant. It may be caused by the pressure of the growing uterus, so don't worry too much. Just rest more and it will be fine after a while. It may also be caused by the pressure on the internal organs due to the gradually enlarging uterus, so there is no need to worry too much. In addition, it's almost 30 weeks, so it's time to be hospitalized. These problems can be solved in the hospital.

Costochondritis and intercostal neuralgia can be caused by gastritis, pancreatitis, coronary heart disease, etc. But according to your description, gastritis and pancreatitis can be basically ruled out. Costochondritis and intercostal neuralgia or heart disease are more likely to be caused. It is recommended to do electrocardiogram and other examinations to exclude heart disease. If it is costochondritis, the drug treatment can be chlorzoxazone tablets, ibuprofen, and combined with acupuncture, massage and physical therapy, the effect is very good. You must not be anxious and get angry, relax and pay attention to rest. Observe and wish you a speedy recovery.

"Pain under the ribs on the left side" explanation. The pain in the area you mentioned is mainly caused by compression of the kidneys and colon, as well as nerve disease. If there has been no major change in your bowel movements since the onset of the pain, and sleeping posture can be ruled out, then intercostal neuralgia should be considered. Treatment takes time. You can try Voltaren ointment. If the pain is like a needle, it may be intercostal neuralgia, which is generally not a problem. If there is tenderness or dull pain, it may be caused by accidental trauma. If there is only pain but no local redness, swelling or bruising, it will get better after a period of time. If the pain is unbearable, you can use some external medications such as Yunnan Baiyao for treatment. Of course, you can also ask a local old Chinese medicine doctor to make Chinese herbal wine for treatment. If there are symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat and pain, and no history of trauma, you should consider whether it is costochondritis and it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination. Although this disease is not directly related to gallstones, some patients have experienced symptoms related to gallstones. The specific situation can only be clarified after understanding the symptoms.

diet. The diet should be light, and avoid greasy, fried, flatulent, spicy, hard, grilled, indigestible (such as rice dumplings, moon cakes, rice cakes, etc.), high-protein, high-cholesterol, high-fat foods, etc. Drink plenty of boiled water (3000ml/day), rest early (before 10:30 pm), do not overwork, do not sit for a long time, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, maintain an optimistic attitude, exercise appropriately, and pay attention to personal hygiene.

The above reasons can all cause the dull pain under the left ribs of pregnant women, so we must find a reasonable reason based on our own body and symptoms. Only by finding the right reason can we prescribe the right medicine and better treat the dull pain under the left ribs of pregnant women, which will make our pregnancy healthier and more comfortable, so that we can rest assured.