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What Causes Menstrual Cramping And Diarrhea During Pregnancy?

Hi im 33 weeks and 5 days pregnant. The past 2 days of so ive been having severe period like cramps, my legs hurt really bad they feel extremely heavy, also ive developed severe diarrhea.. should i be concerned? I just know if i call they are going to tell me to come in and I dont want to go in the hospital unless i have to.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi there,

It looks like you are having a gastro intestinal infection. This is a serious matter in preganncy and its best to get checked by a doctor immediately.

Any fever, diarrhoea, dehydration is not good in the later months of pregnancy, this may even cause you to deliver early.

So, its best to checked to see that you do not have any infection, if need be do not hesitate to take anitbiotics, as the maternal wellbeing is very important for fetal wellbeing.

Also get a fetal heart rate tracing done .

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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What Causes Menstrual Cramping And Diarrhea During Pregnancy?

Hi there, It looks like you are having a gastro intestinal infection. This is a serious matter in preganncy and its best to get checked by a doctor immediately. Any fever, diarrhoea, dehydration is not good in the later months of pregnancy, this may even cause you to deliver early. So, its best to checked to see that you do not have any infection, if need be do not hesitate to take anitbiotics, as the maternal wellbeing is very important for fetal wellbeing. Also get a fetal heart rate tracing done . Hope this helps. Regards.