Is Abdominal Pain Normal During 7th Week Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2015

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Sat, 7 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : is it normal for my abdomen to hurt when i lay on my belly i am 7 weeks preg

Answered by Dr. Soumya (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I understand your concerns about abdominal pain around 7 weeks pregnancy.

It is normal for you to have abdominal pain when you sleep on abdomen as there is reflux of acid contents of stomach in to esophagus (food pipe).

This pain is further increased by gastritis which occurs during pregnancy. Hence I suggest you take prescription for antacids gel like mucaine which reduces pain.

Let me know if you need any more clarifications.

Regards
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (10 minutes later)

is that the same thing as TUMS? is UNA SOME sleeping aid safe to take

Answered by Dr. Soumya (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
TUMS can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hi

It is same as TUMS. You can take it.

I recommend only if you have too much pain.

UNA SOME is not recommended

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E