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What Causes Abdominal Pain During 18 Weeks Of Pregnancy?
Question: Hello Doctor, I m 18 weeks pregnant. I am having mild pain below abdomen today since evening. I think Its uterus lining or pubic area which is paining. Got some exertion for last two days in household work may be its because of that. I feel ok when i lie but do not feel comfortable while walking. I hope this is normal. please suggest something.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
As the uterus grows and the baby grows bigger, the muscles of the tummy stretch and grow, leading to mild pain and discomfort.
The exertion around Diwali could easily have caused that.
Do not worry.
IF the pain becomes severe and persistent, please consult your obstetrician and have a check up and ultrasound scan.
Else just rest and keep lying most of the time for a couple of days.
Take lots of fluids to avoid dehydration.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
As the uterus grows and the baby grows bigger, the muscles of the tummy stretch and grow, leading to mild pain and discomfort.
The exertion around Diwali could easily have caused that.
Do not worry.
IF the pain becomes severe and persistent, please consult your obstetrician and have a check up and ultrasound scan.
Else just rest and keep lying most of the time for a couple of days.
Take lots of fluids to avoid dehydration.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hello Doctor, I started bleeding that night around 1:45 am and rushed to hospital.. and had abortion with labour in the morning. cervix was completely diluted till i reached hospital. Doctor said it was cervical incompetence. I am asked to rest for a week now. Next time i would be given cervical stitches in 12th week.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Oh am so sorry about that.
Yes you should have cervical stitches next time around fourteen weeks.
Take rest.
Avoid pregnancy for the next three months atleast.
Take care
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Detailed Answer:
Oh am so sorry about that.
Yes you should have cervical stitches next time around fourteen weeks.
Take rest.
Avoid pregnancy for the next three months atleast.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Doctor, can i use post delivery tummy belts? If yes, when can i start using them. And how long it should be used. And please suggest duration in the day?
Brief Answer:
You can use till tummy firms.
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can start using the tummy belts.
In fact you can start using them right away.
Don't use it while sleeping but use it when moving around and awake or doing household tasks.
Use for total eight to ten hours in a day.
Take care
You can use till tummy firms.
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can start using the tummy belts.
In fact you can start using them right away.
Don't use it while sleeping but use it when moving around and awake or doing household tasks.
Use for total eight to ten hours in a day.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hello Doctor, I have one more query. My gynecologist told me not to take any post delivery eatables like gond(eatable gum) and carom(ajwain) medicines. But my mother wants me to take this, she says they are good for uterus strength. Is there any specific reason not to take it? Is it harmful as I might want to conceive again after 3 months. Please suggest can I take them and why they are medically not advised.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
There is no need to take all those eatables since there is no proof that they have any effect on uterus strength.
If you want you may take them, they will not harm you either.
They are just food items, and will be digested, they will not harm you or benefit you, you can take if you wish.
The tummy belt can be used for 6 weeks post delivery.
Take care.
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Detailed Answer:
There is no need to take all those eatables since there is no proof that they have any effect on uterus strength.
If you want you may take them, they will not harm you either.
They are just food items, and will be digested, they will not harm you or benefit you, you can take if you wish.
The tummy belt can be used for 6 weeks post delivery.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Doctor, This is my 6th day of miscarriage. But I am still feeling cramps below abdomen and lower back. Though they are not severe so I did not take any pain killer. Also bleeding is not reducing instead i feel like its increasing(1 pad a day). I cannot see clots but thick gel like blood. Also having little body-ache and changes in temperature.. ie sometimes fever like and sometimes sweat. Is this all normal after miscarriage or something serious? What shall I do?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Yes the symptoms are normal.
Some amount of bleeding is normal for upto fifteen days after a miscarriage.
You may get an ultrasound scan after a few more days to confirm that the miscarriage was complete.
Take care
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Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Yes the symptoms are normal.
Some amount of bleeding is normal for upto fifteen days after a miscarriage.
You may get an ultrasound scan after a few more days to confirm that the miscarriage was complete.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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