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What Causes Pressure In Abdomen During Pregnancy?
Question: I am 22 weeks pregnant with a complete placenta previa. I am not experiencing any bleeding but I am having a lot of tightness and pressure in my abdominal area. Is this normal? Should I call my doctor now or try to get in to be seen tomorrow?
Brief Answer:
Can consult tomorrow.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The feeling of tightness and pressure in the pelvic area at 22 weeks can be due to mild uterine contractions- XXXXXXX Hick's or due to stretching of the uterine ligaments. This is a common problem and is not worrisome. You can consult your gynecologist to get uterine muscle relaxants prescribed for symptomatic relief.
Do take a bed rest in left lateral position till then for relief.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Can consult tomorrow.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The feeling of tightness and pressure in the pelvic area at 22 weeks can be due to mild uterine contractions- XXXXXXX Hick's or due to stretching of the uterine ligaments. This is a common problem and is not worrisome. You can consult your gynecologist to get uterine muscle relaxants prescribed for symptomatic relief.
Do take a bed rest in left lateral position till then for relief.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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