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What Causes Right Sided Abdominal Pain During 15 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: Hi doctor I am 15 weeks + pregnant nearly 16. I'm getting pain on my ride side. Could this be due to growing of uterus? In also getting a lot of discharge.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal changes in pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain in lower abdomen is common in early pregnancy due to stretching of the ligaments due to enlargement of uterus. It is usually more common in right lower abdomen.
Discharge is common in pregnancy due to hormonal changes.
There is nothing to worry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)

Hi, the pain has been continuous in the afternoon it was hurting a lot and I lied down and fell asleep so the pain went away and then again now it was hurting a lot and it's like such a sharp pain on the right side I was crying due to the pain. I have no bleeding. But everytime I finish using the bathroom I feel like a gush of discharge and there is a smell and it's sometimes yellowish I was told I have an infection and given a vaginal cream called Gynodaktarin cream. But this pain is too much. I'm just scared I hope the baby is fine.

When I put my feet up its like the pain goes away. But it's been there for a while since like ydy it stays for a few hours then goes then comes back like that. This morning had no pain started in the afternoon and now it's back again and it's like so sharp pain it's hurting a lot.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Round ligament pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
The pattern and type of pain you have described is cconfirmatory of round ligament pain.
This pain is common as the second trimester starts and the pain is relieved in particular positions.
You can take paracetamol for pain relief.
However, you should also start doing mild prenatal exercises to relieve pain.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (7 hours later)

Ok I was just worried if the baby is okay with the heartbeat and all I hope everything is fine. Was just a little worried. The pains are so sharp and really painful. But hopefully it should get better soon. InshaaAllah I don't have any bleeding just a lot of yellow discharge and like clear fluid was worried if it's leakage from the amniotic fluid

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Examination and ultrasound

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you should reassure yourself by getting examined by an OBGYN specialist and an ultrasound to assess the fetal well being.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar