Is Severe Pain In The Collarbone And Lower Chest Leading To Greater Discomfort While Belching During The 30th Week Of Pregnancy A Serious Concern?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jun 2018

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Question : My daughter is 30 weeks pregnant and has had trouble the last 2 days with a v painful collarbone and lower chest that becomes agonising when burping

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be calcium or vitamin d3 deficiency

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
At 30 weeks of pregnancy, the pain in collarbone and lower chest can be related to a low levels of calcium or vitamin D3 or due to gastritis. She can start with regular calcium and vitamin D3 supplements and antacids after meals for relief. She can also have a mild pain killer like Tylenol in case the pain is persistent.
If the pain increases then do consult her gynecologist for a direct examination and stronger prescription medicines.
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