My daughter is almost 20 weeks pregnant. She saw her OBGYN on Tuesday and was dx'd with low lying placenta. The doctor put her on flagyl. What is this for, and she is now having some cramping in her lower abdomen. Is this normal? Is it caused by the flagyl?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, I understand your concern. * Flagyl has no role in low lying placenta. Your doctor might have advised it for your amebic bowel infection. Please check with your doctor for continuation of flagyl. * Her cramps/ pain might be secondary to stool/urine infection. stools & urine shools be checked to exclude any infection & treatment accordingly. * In low lying placenta , patient is advised to take comparitive rest, avoid stress/exertion, Take pills of Isoxsuprine hidrochloride ( dose to be decided by treating doctor). - Have regular pregnancy check up, * Many a times with growth of uterus, the placenta may shift to a safe position/may turn to be placenta previa . * uncontrolled cramps in placenta previa ,needs careful treatment under doctors care. Thanks.
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What Causes Abdominal Cramps During Pregnancy?
Hi, I understand your concern. * Flagyl has no role in low lying placenta. Your doctor might have advised it for your amebic bowel infection. Please check with your doctor for continuation of flagyl. * Her cramps/ pain might be secondary to stool/urine infection. stools & urine shools be checked to exclude any infection & treatment accordingly. * In low lying placenta , patient is advised to take comparitive rest, avoid stress/exertion, Take pills of Isoxsuprine hidrochloride ( dose to be decided by treating doctor). - Have regular pregnancy check up, * Many a times with growth of uterus, the placenta may shift to a safe position/may turn to be placenta previa . * uncontrolled cramps in placenta previa ,needs careful treatment under doctors care. Thanks.