Can you take ibuprofen for abdominal pain after a fetal arrest?



Ibuprofen is not recommended for abdominal pain after fetal arrest.

Abdominal pain after fetal arrest may be due to the stripping of the chorionic villi from the meconium, blood sinus opening vaginal bleeding, uterine stimulation contraction and pain in the lower abdomen. Fetal arrest once diagnosed need to terminate the pregnancy, medication abortion or surgical scraping, otherwise may develop into an abortion and incomplete abortion, will also have abdominal pain.

Ibuprofen belongs to the class of antipyretic and analgesic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Taking ibuprofen for pain relief may mask uncomfortable symptoms in the body, thus delaying the diagnosis and treatment of fetal arrest.

In addition, ibuprofen will have a certain stimulating effect on the digestive system, may cause nausea and vomiting and other symptoms, aggravating the patient’s abdominal pain and discomfort. Diet needs to be kept light, do not eat cold and greasy food, pay attention to keep warm and ensure the quality of rest.

If abdominal pain after fetal arrest, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately, please do not take ibuprofen on your own to relieve the pain, so as not to delay the condition and cause serious adverse consequences.