Patient's question:
I am very scared when this happens. I often have lower abdominal pain and don't know how to solve it, so I came here to consult. Please ask, what is the problem with lower abdominal pain in the second trimester of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
In the second trimester of pregnancy, the baby grows gradually, and the abdominal pressure of the expectant mother also increases. If the esophageal hiatus (through which the esophagus descends to connect with the stomach) of the expectant mother widens, it may lead to an "hiatal hernia," causing abdominal pain. At this time, the abdominal pain is often accompanied by symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, chest pain, stomach acid reflux, and hiccups. Hiatal hernia has an incidence rate of about 30-50% during pregnancy, and the symptoms may become more pronounced in the late stages of pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommended for expectant mothers: eat small, frequent meals, and avoid foods that are too sweet, too spicy, or too sticky; do not lie flat in bed after meals, and avoid lying too low, try to bend less to reduce stomach acid reflux; maintain regular bowel movements. If symptoms of stomach reflux are observed, try to elevate the upper body by about 20°.