What Causes Chronic Stomach Ache?

Posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014

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Question : I am experiencing mild stomach pain all the time since 5 days. what could be the possible reason? Am I pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

I would like to know a little more information before I can offer any suggestions. Please give details about your menstrual history, contraceptive use and if you are trying for pregnancy. Any other relevant information also would be welcome.

Please contact with further information for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (17 minutes later)

yes we r planning for pregnancy. since 22nd October we are regularly having unprotected sex. the 1st day of my last menstruation cycle was 10th october. I have never taken any birth control pills till date. married for 4 months and m eagerly waiting for a good news. i have regular periods always. is it possible that I might have concieved? and so the stomach pain? I took pregnancy kit test twice at home in last 4 days but it shows negative.

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Too early to test for pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Since you have been having regular intercourse throughout your fertile period, the chances of conception are very good. Yet, it is too early to test through urine pregnancy test. HPTs read well 3-7 days after a missed period with a fresh early morning sample of urine.

Assessment of the serum beta-hCG titres can be done after day 21 of the cycle to confirm/exclude pregnancy as this is the earliest and most sensitive way. The earliest way to detect pregnancy is to take basal body temperature right from day one of the cycle; the mid-cycle surge after ovulation persists if conception occurs.

The pains that you are experiencing are probably secondary to ovulation and tubal propulsion.

Hope your query has been answered. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj