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Pregnant. Constipation, Minimal Cramps, Sharp Pain In Left Side When Trying To Pass Stools. Possible Sign Of Ectopic?

I am 5 weeks pregnant and I am having trouble with constipation. So far I've had no bleeding or spotting and very minimal cramps. Not other uncommon symptoms. When trying to have a bowel movement tonight, I had a sharp pain in my left side. It only happens when I strain. Could this be a sign of a ectopic or just constipation?
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Such type of intense pain during bowel movement may be due to .
1 Left renal colic , diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound of left side of kidney. However pain on the left side may be due to stone any where in urinary tract system.
2 Amoebic colitis or tumor in large intestine , diagnosis can be confirmed by colonoscopy for tumor.
3 Ectopic pregnancy is not the reason of constipation . However severe chronic constipation with pregnancy may be the cause in left side of groin region. Diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a physician.
In my opinion first of all consider about the constipation and deal accordingly.
Good luck. Dr. HET
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Pregnant. Constipation, Minimal Cramps, Sharp Pain In Left Side When Trying To Pass Stools. Possible Sign Of Ectopic?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Such type of intense pain during bowel movement may be due to . 1 Left renal colic , diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound of left side of kidney. However pain on the left side may be due to stone any where in urinary tract system. 2 Amoebic colitis or tumor in large intestine , diagnosis can be confirmed by colonoscopy for tumor. 3 Ectopic pregnancy is not the reason of constipation . However severe chronic constipation with pregnancy may be the cause in left side of groin region. Diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a physician. In my opinion first of all consider about the constipation and deal accordingly. Good luck. Dr. HET