I found out I was pregnant because my lower abdomen was swollen.

Lower abdominal distension is a problem that many women have. This problem is more common in the early stages of pregnancy. This may be a normal physiological reaction because a woman's uterus will contract after pregnancy. Of course, it may also be caused by some diseases, such as threatened abortion, gastroenteritis, appendicitis, etc. So if this problem occurs, you need to go to the hospital for examination to determine the cause!

1. Uterine contractions

If a woman occasionally experiences abdominal distension in the middle of pregnancy, it may be caused by uterine contractions, so she should go to the hospital for examination in time to avoid the harm of premature birth or miscarriage. Such phenomena must be taken seriously, and reasonable physical health and dietary arrangements should be made to effectively promote the healthy development of the fetus.

2. Physiological lower abdominal distension

Physiological lower abdominal distension is caused by pregnancy and generally does not affect the fetus.

As the pregnancy weeks increase and the uterus grows, mothers sometimes feel discomfort and distension in the lower abdomen, especially after activities or fatigue. At the same time, the traction of the uterine ligaments can also cause distension in the lower abdomen. In addition, the change in the position and compression of the organs in the pelvic and abdominal cavity after pregnancy is also one of the causes of lower abdominal distension. If these conditions are not accompanied by obvious abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding, they are mostly physiological phenomena and can usually be relieved by getting more rest.

3. Pathological lower abdominal distension

Pathological lower abdominal distension is often caused by threatened abortion, threatened premature birth, or other diseases, such as gastroenteritis, appendicitis, pancreatitis, etc., and requires timely medical examination to determine the cause and symptomatic treatment.

The most common obstetric cause is threatened abortion or threatened premature birth, which manifests as obvious lower abdominal distension accompanied by uterine contractions or vaginal bleeding. In this case, you should seek medical attention and treatment to preserve the fetus in time. Lower abdominal distension may also be caused by pregnancy complicated by abnormalities in other organs. If there is persistent lower abdominal pain, mainly on the right side, or metastatic lower abdominal pain, consider appendicitis. If the pain radiates to the posterior shoulder and is accompanied by vomiting, consider pancreatitis. If the lower abdomen is bloated due to improper diet, gastroenteritis is likely. In these cases, you should go to the relevant department for diagnosis and treatment in time.