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Does Abdominal And Back Pain Indicate Ectopic Pregnancy?

I found out I was pregnant a week ago. I have been having sharp pain in my abdomen,stomach, sides (mostly right), back (on the right side),shoulder (usually right), and neck. I haven't had any spotting. I went to the doctor yesterday and had an ultrasound. I was told that they couldn't see anything and to come back in 1-2 weeks. If they couldn't find anything then, then it must be an ectopic pregancy. Now I am worried. Is there anything else that I can do before then. I don't want to wait 1-2 weeks to know if I do have an ectopic pregnancy
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
Yes, the type of pain you suggest with early pregnancy do suspect ectopic pregnancy.BUt if you have the symptoms ocasionally on both sides, an advise by gastroenterologist is needed to exclude gastrointestinal causes of your problem.
Confirmed diagnosis of pregnancy along with USG with vaginal probe can exclude/ diagnose ectopic pregnancy.
Thanks.
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Does Abdominal And Back Pain Indicate Ectopic Pregnancy?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Yes, the type of pain you suggest with early pregnancy do suspect ectopic pregnancy.BUt if you have the symptoms ocasionally on both sides, an advise by gastroenterologist is needed to exclude gastrointestinal causes of your problem. Confirmed diagnosis of pregnancy along with USG with vaginal probe can exclude/ diagnose ectopic pregnancy. Thanks.