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Rib Pain, Swollen Limbs, Diarrhea, Headache. Pregnant. Sign Of Impending Labor?
i will be 37 weeks friday and today have had pain in my ribs that wraps around to my back my hands and feet are more swollen then usual i have diarrhea like syptom being i take iron pills 2x a day not actual loose stool but it is frequent have had a headache as well as allergy like symptoms the past week is it a sign that labor is close?
Fri, 9 Nov 2012
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Having diarrhea and intermittent lower abdominal pain are suggestive of a labor near by. The pain in hands and feet are not likely to be related to delivery. For headache, take plenty of fluids and get your blood pressure checked.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Having diarrhea and intermittent lower abdominal pain are suggestive of a labor near by. The pain in hands and feet are not likely to be related to delivery. For headache, take plenty of fluids and get your blood pressure checked.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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