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Delayed Periods, Extra Stomach Gas, Nausea. Negative Pregnancy Test. Pregnancy Chances?
Hi- My period is a week late. My stomach has been extra gassy and I m tired lately. Today I felt nausea and decided to see if my OBGYN could fit me in as a walk-in. They were able to see me and my Doc did a urine pregnancy test that came back negative, then did a quick pelvic exam and said nothing seems abnormal. I have two questions: 1) Could these symptoms be indicative of something else? 2) Is there a possibility of still being pregnant with a negative urine test 7 days after the missed period?
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Firstly, pregnancy test-kits of most reputed companies are highly sensitive : a negative test after one week of missed period rules out pregnancy. However, you may repeat the same after 2 weeks to confirm absence of pregnancy.
From the problems described by you, there are following possibilities:-
* Due to mental stress/chronic anxiety with depression. A adequate course of anti-depressant + anti-anxiety drug + a drug of Beta-blocker group, such as metoprolol will cure the symptoms.
* Infection of the stomach + intestine (H.pylori infection) leading to indigestion. a 2-weeks' course of anti-H.pylori therapy; followed by (from Day 15 onwards) a tablet/capsule of anti-acid drug, such as rabeprazole or esomeprazole for 2-3 months
* In addition, 2-3 weeks' course of probiotc, such as lactobacilli, and Digestive enzymes.
The recommended treatment will cure your problems permanently.
* Thyroid problem. (Hypothyroidism).
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Firstly, pregnancy test-kits of most reputed companies are highly sensitive : a negative test after one week of missed period rules out pregnancy. However, you may repeat the same after 2 weeks to confirm absence of pregnancy.
From the problems described by you, there are following possibilities:-
* Due to mental stress/chronic anxiety with depression. A adequate course of anti-depressant + anti-anxiety drug + a drug of Beta-blocker group, such as metoprolol will cure the symptoms.
* Infection of the stomach + intestine (H.pylori infection) leading to indigestion. a 2-weeks' course of anti-H.pylori therapy; followed by (from Day 15 onwards) a tablet/capsule of anti-acid drug, such as rabeprazole or esomeprazole for 2-3 months
* In addition, 2-3 weeks' course of probiotc, such as lactobacilli, and Digestive enzymes.
The recommended treatment will cure your problems permanently.
* Thyroid problem. (Hypothyroidism).
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.
In case of any further queries, revert back to me THROUGH DIRECT PREMIUM QUERY (Paid), addressed to me personally. You will receive- almost immediately- my response in great details.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE all doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Fond regards and have a nice day
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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