Stabbing pain like pins and needles in the abdomen in pregnancy may be physiologic abdominal pain, or it may be caused by pre-miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, as well as other factors.
1. Physiological abdominal pain: after pregnancy, with the development of the fetus, the uterus increases in size after stretching the round ligament of the uterus, there will be a small abdominal pins and needles like stabbing pain, but the pain is generally short, will disappear after rest, there is no symptom of vaginal bleeding, do not need special treatment. In addition, contractions in late pregnancy can also cause tingling in the abdomen, which is also normal.
2. Pre-eclampsia: The stabbing pain in the abdomen of pregnancy may be caused by pre-eclampsia, such as traumatic impact, low progesterone, maternal disease and other factors, usually abdominal pain, lumbago, vaginal bleeding and other symptoms. Ultrasound can be done to check the development of the embryo, and follow the doctor’s instructions to use progesterone, vitamin E and other drugs to protect the fetus treatment.
3. Ectopic pregnancy: Ectopic pregnancy will also have tingling pain in the abdomen like pins and needles, accompanied by lumbar pain and vaginal bleeding symptoms, ultrasound, blood HCG test can be done to confirm the diagnosis, and mifepristone, methotrexate tablets can be given conservative treatment or recommended surgical treatment.
4. Other factors: Pelvic inflammatory disease, gastrointestinal discomfort or appendicitis during pregnancy can also lead to pins and needles pain in the abdomen, which needs to be diagnosed and treated after completing the relevant examinations.