What Causes Stomach Pain During 6 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015

Question: i am about 6 weeks pregnant and my stomach is hurting really bad on the left mid section. what could this be

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need an ultrasound; do not take pain killers, use the below mentioned drugs

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.

We have consulted even earlier.

As I had mentioned earlier, you will require an ultrasound examination of your abdomen to further understand the cause for the pain. But for now I would recommend the use of the following medications:

+Ranitidine
+Omeprazole
+Pantoprazole

Any of the above easily available medications can help to reduce gas and acid production, which is usually increased during pregnancy so please try to take these medications (one tablet three times a day, usually about 15 minutes before each meal) and see if it helps.

But I would still recommend the ultrasound examination ma'am, as we need to find the cause for the discomfort and also check on the growth and development of your baby. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (4 minutes later)

i went to the emergency room and they told me that everything looked normal still no heartbeat for the baby....but they did a ultrasound.

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
That is good to know, take either of those meds, they will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.

If they did an ultrasound and all seemed well, then the only thing we can suspect is gas or increased acid production. For the same reason I have prescribed those medications in my previous response, please take them.

Best wishes.

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