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Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal Cramps During Pregnancy
I am 33 weeks pregnant I have been having sever stomach cramping, lots of pressure in my pelvis, sharp pain in my vagina, I have had a really bad headache all day and when I just went to the bathroom there was a brownish grey string like substance in my stool.
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Sever abdominal cramps in pregnancy should always be investigated.Possible causes may include UTI, malaria, digestive viral, bacterial or parasitic infection. When neglected, you run the risk of premature delivery.I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination.Tests that may help identify the cause of your problem may include: urinalysis, malaria test, stool exam, ESR and a full blood count and an obstetrical ultrasound.Treatment will depend on cause.In the meantime, you may try the folowing: -Rest well -Take an anti-spasmodic pain drug like spasfon You Doctor may help you with an etiologic treatment after your tests results Hope this will help Wish you good health
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal Cramps During Pregnancy
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Sever abdominal cramps in pregnancy should always be investigated.Possible causes may include UTI, malaria, digestive viral, bacterial or parasitic infection. When neglected, you run the risk of premature delivery.I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination.Tests that may help identify the cause of your problem may include: urinalysis, malaria test, stool exam, ESR and a full blood count and an obstetrical ultrasound.Treatment will depend on cause.In the meantime, you may try the folowing: -Rest well -Take an anti-spasmodic pain drug like spasfon You Doctor may help you with an etiologic treatment after your tests results Hope this will help Wish you good health