Very often, expectant mothers have an exacerbation of various chronic diseases. Among these troubles can be attributed to irritable bowel syndrome. As a result of this functional disorder, severe pain occurs, and the defecation process is disrupted. What is this ailment that is the time when a woman is in an "interesting position"?
This is a pathology of the digestive organs, which appears against the background of a disturbance in the functioning of the digestive tract. As a result, spastic pain in the abdominal cavity, as well as flatulence, constipation and diarrhea are possible. It is impossible to cure all IBS during pregnancy, but it is quite possible to get rid of negative symptoms. But only if the woman in the situation changes her lifestyle and adheres to a special diet. It also happens that irritable bowel syndrome in pregnant women requires the addition of medication in treatment methods.
It can be argued that IBS does not pose a threat to life. In addition, structural disorders of the intestine also have no place to be. Just the future mom feels uncomfortable. The fact that various complications against the background of this pathology will also not develop, confirmed by specialists.
What is the danger of irritable bowel syndrome during pregnancy?
If IBS is aggravated at the beginning of childbearing, this applies to both intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms, the situation can be very dangerous. The thing is that women at this time is losing immunity, so relapse of this pathology can cause in addition to unpleasant symptoms the occurrence of more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, if the SRC has become very aggravated in the early stages, it is necessary to immediately call a specialist. How is relapse of irritable bowel syndrome manifested?
- There are constipation or dilution of the stool;
- Gasification is increased;
- In the case of exacerbation of IBS at the beginning of pregnancy, severe pain in the abdominal cavity occurs.
The causes of irritable bowel syndrome accompanied by painful sensations in women lie in both physical and mental problems of the body. IBS during pregnancy is characterized by the breakdown of nerve connections between the brain and the digestive system. The onset of symptoms of an illness is caused by a violation of the signal from the brain to the digestive system, and in the opposite direction. In this case, the symptomatology is as follows:
- Irritable bowel syndrome during pregnancy proceeds with a constant instability of the stool;
- The patient has severe pain;
- Constant discomfort is felt.
It should also be noted that with this malaise, mucosal motility is impaired in the lower gastrointestinal tract. If it is accelerated, then there is a syndrome of diarrhea, with slow-onset constipation( hardening and slowing down of stool mass).Due to sharp muscle contractions, spasms and severe pain appear. Affects the occurrence of pathology and the increased sensitivity of a woman during pregnancy. In this case, even a slight irritation of the intestines of food or drinks that have got into it causes unpleasant sensations.
Violations of psychological nature can also provoke the appearance of ailment. The onset of irritable bowel syndrome is usually associated with depression and restlessness. Bacterial gastroenteritis, especially if it appears in conjunction with psychological disorders, also almost always causes the development of irritable bowel syndrome in early pregnancy.
Many patients are interested in how to choose the right pathology treatment in case of finding a woman in an interesting position? Therapy of irritable bowel syndrome during pregnancy is carried out depending on the clinical manifestations. Treatment can be different, but it is prescribed only by a specialist after a complete examination of a woman. Self-medication is unacceptable, especially if the condition worsens.