Post-abortion back pain may be caused by uterine contraction, but it may also be caused by incomplete abortion or postoperative infection, need to check the cause of the symptomatic treatment.
1. Uterine contraction: After abortion, the uterine cavity will be cleared of tissues and the uterus will contract, which may also cause back pain symptoms, and strengthen the uterine contraction after the operation to promote the discharge of residual tissues will also cause back pain. Generally the soreness is mild and lasts for about a week and will disappear on its own, which is normal.
2. Incomplete abortion: If the symptoms of back pain after abortion are serious and last for 2 weeks without improvement, it may be due to postoperative residual tissue in the uterine cavity resulting in abdominal pain, back pain and vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound can be done to confirm the diagnosis of uterine cavity residue, can follow the doctor’s instructions to take motherwort granules, new biochemical granules to promote uterine contraction, if necessary, need to clear the uterus.
3. Post-operative infection: Post-abortion back pain may also be due to aseptic measures are not in place during the operation, or postoperative hygiene care is not good, leading to pathogenic bacteria into the uterine cavity and induce pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis and other inflammatory diseases, there will also be obvious back pain and abdominal pain discomfort, and even bleeding and fever.
It can be combined with ultrasound and gynecological examination, and anti-infection treatment with drugs such as amoxicillin, levofloxacin or metronidazole can be given as prescribed by the doctor.
Back pain after abortion may also have other causes, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, should avoid self-medication, so as not to miss the condition.