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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Lower Abdomen During Pregnancy

Posted on Mon, 9 Mar 2015

Question: Good morning doctor,

I'm XXXX, I think I'm expecting my second child :) It is just a few days I missed my periods. At times, I'm feeling a slight pain(similar to period cramp) towards left of the lower abdomen. Is this normal?

My second question is about riding scooter - I ride scooter for about 4km(round the trip) to drop off/pick my son from school. Is it ok to ride the scooter at this early stage of pregnancy?

I'm hoping to meet a Gyno this week, it would be great to get these clarified now.

It would also be great if you could advise on next steps

Looking forward for your advise.

Answered by Dr. Chetna Jain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pain is common.

Detailed Answer:
dear XXXX pain is common in pregnancy. it's important to do an ultrasound to rule out ectopic pregnancy. if the pregnancy is in uterus then not to worry. avoid riding a 2 wheeler. take folic acid daily.,tab paracetamol 500 mg is safe and effective pain relief.

Also you haven't mentioned if you have confirmed it with UPT.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Chetna Jain (18 minutes later)

Thanks doctor for the detailed answer. Yes, the pregnancy was confirmed using UPT.
I also have constipation problem, should I take some medicine for this?

Answered by Dr. Chetna Jain (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lactulose

Detailed Answer:
you may take 10- 20 ml of lactulose syp for constipation at bedtime. drink plenty of water. isabgole helps

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari