What Causes Pain In Lower Abdomen Followed By Diarrhea?

Posted on Sat, 13 Dec 2014

Question: Today I've been getting severe menstrual like cramps in my lower abdomen. they are quite bad and I have to go sit down and focus when they happen. And they make me have diarrhea. I'm 25 weeks + 4 daya pregnant. are those XXXXXXX XXXXXXX or premature labour

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Premature labour.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The contractions that you are having are strong enough. These are suggestive of premature labor. You need to take rest immediately - lie down in left lateral position. In case the contractions persist for more than an hour then do attend an ER for proper management.
Increasing the fluid intake will also help in decreasing the contractions. You can use a hot water bag on your lower abdomen and see if it helps in relaxing the contracting uterus.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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