Does Abdominal Cramps Indicate Miscarriage?

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015

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Question : my wife is 6 days delayed and she has cramps on her lower abdomen but she is not bleeding, is this an early sign of a miscarriage?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be intestinal or urinary colic.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The cramping in lower abdomen is not necessarily related to a miscarriage. It can happen due to intestinal colic or a urinary infection also. You need to confirm the pregnancy first after testing your urine for pregnancy.
After that do consult your physician for proper diagnosis.
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