Back pain, which is considered normal during pregnancy, can sometimes be a sign of illness or premature birth. It is important to consult a doctor, especially for pain that lasts longer than 2 weeks. Low back pain during pregnancy usually occurs in the last stages of pregnancy, in direct proportion to the increasing weight of the expectant mother and baby, and is considered normal. In addition to weight gain, factors such as hormonal and anatomical changes and increased mechanical pressure on the ligaments and joints in the pelvis may also be effective in the development of
back pain. However, not every back pain seen during pregnancy may be this simple. Diseases that can be seen during pregnancy, such as "temporary osteoporosis" or fractures that may occur in bones that are frequently exposed to increased mechanical pressure, may also cause low back problems during this period. Acıbadem Eskişehir Hospital
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Dr. says that it can cause pain. Recep Kurnaz explained the pains that occur during pregnancy
and the underlying causes.
There may be many reasons for pain.
Stress fracture during pregnancy is a very rare condition. After the instability that may occur as a result of the
hormones secreted during this period loosen the pelvic ligaments, stress fractures may occur in the bones that are under load. Although the pain progresses and limping occurs during pregnancy until the postpartum period, this
diagnosis can be overlooked. Therefore, suspicion must first be made to make a diagnosis.
To determine whether there is an underlying metabolic disease, the expectant mother's
calcium, phosphate, 25-hydroxy and Vitamin D values are checked. Differential diagnoses such as
infections of the spine, sacrolialic joint dislocations, compression fractures of the pelvic or spine and
tumors can also cause low back pain during pregnancy.
To reduce low back pain…
Dr. . Recep Kurnaz says, "To prevent or relieve these pains, it may be useful to lean back while sitting, keep the chest upright when getting up, and walk without locking the shoulders back." A good posture also means a safe sitting position. Support the back while sitting It is necessary to choose a new chair or support it with a small pillow. Dr. underlines that pregnant women should choose low heels instead of completely heelless shoes. Kurnaz said, “When lifting small objects, support should be taken from the legs and the back or waist should not be loaded. While sleeping, you should lie on your side with a pillow between your legs. "Regular physical activity, such as walking and light exercises in water, strengthens the back and reduces pain," he says.
Persistent back pain can be a sign of premature birth. may be a symptom. Bleeding along with back pain, burning during urination and fever may also be symptoms of another underlying disease. If you have severe back pain that lasts longer than 2 weeks, it should not be neglected.
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