Everyone has different constitutions, and the conditions that occur during pregnancy are also different. Many pregnant women may experience chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing in the late stage. As the fetus grows, the burden on the heart increases, and chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing may occur. Regular medical checkups can be conducted according to the situation. So what are the reasons for late pregnancy anxiety in pregnant women?
Firstly, this situation may be caused by physiological changes in the heart during pregnancy. As the total blood volume of pregnant women increases compared to non pregnant women, it leads to an increase in cardiac output and heart rate. In late pregnancy, the uterus enlarges and the diaphragm rises, causing the heart to shift to the left and upward, and the apical pulse to shift to the left. It should be noted that heart disease can also cause chest tightness.
It may also be caused by diseases such as gestational hypertension, anemia, acute heart failure, etc., and specific judgments need to be made based on relevant examinations. It is recommended to avoid anxiety and tension. At night, one can be in a semi recumbent position and seek medical attention as soon as possible. Blood pressure should be measured and a complete set of biochemical tests, blood routine, urine natriuretic peptide, and other examinations should be conducted to determine the cause of the disease, in order to avoid delaying the condition.
If a pregnant woman has a history of palpitations, shortness of breath, heart failure before pregnancy, or has a history of rheumatic fever, or has been diagnosed with organic heart disease, it is recommended to go to the hospital for further examination. Identify the specific causes so that targeted treatment can be administered to help the body recover better.
