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What Causes Bloated And Sore Stomach During Pregnancy?

i just found out im 5 weeks pregnant. im having an termination next week however past few days my stomach has got bigger and very bloated, its sore when i laugh or cough and also very hard to touch. i read that this could be constipation and an early symptom of pregnancy/
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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OBGYN 's  Response
Hallow Dear,

I have gone through your history. Let me answer in two sections:

Firstly, your question regarding digestive symptoms. I do not think this could be due to the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Most likely you are having some digestive upsets. If you are having colicky pain, particularly while passing stools, it is likely to be due to amoebic dysentery. It can be managed by metronidazole tablets. If you are getting pain around umbilicus, it could be worms for which you can take some antihelmenthic tablets. If the pain is in the upper part of the left abdomen, it denotes acidity for which some antacids like Gelucil will help you. However, hardness in the abdomen is more suggestive of gaseous distension due to worms. Please report to your doctor.

Secondly, regarding the termination of pregnancy. If you have decided to get the pregnancy terminated, why should you wait till next week? Earlier the termination is performed, easier it is and that too with lesser complications.

Now a days, such early pregnancy can be terminated by medicines (Mifepristone + Misoprostol). This method is very easy, hassle free and effective, up to 9 weeks of pregnancy. However, do not attempt to buy and take these medicines across the counter. Take advice and prescription of an Obstetrician and then take the medicines in proper dosages and timing.

I hope I have given you proper guidance.
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OBGYN Dr. Nishikant Shrotri's  Response
Hallow Dear,

During first 12 weeks of pregnancy, gastro-intestinal upsets are known. Such upsets usually go away after 12 weeks. So you need not be concerned about theses symptoms unless they are quite bothersome; if so, you may take some carminative like soda or Gasex.

After the termination of pregnancy, these symptoms should subside of their own.

I hope this convinces you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Bloated And Sore Stomach During Pregnancy?

Hallow Dear, I have gone through your history. Let me answer in two sections: Firstly, your question regarding digestive symptoms. I do not think this could be due to the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Most likely you are having some digestive upsets. If you are having colicky pain, particularly while passing stools, it is likely to be due to amoebic dysentery. It can be managed by metronidazole tablets. If you are getting pain around umbilicus, it could be worms for which you can take some antihelmenthic tablets. If the pain is in the upper part of the left abdomen, it denotes acidity for which some antacids like Gelucil will help you. However, hardness in the abdomen is more suggestive of gaseous distension due to worms. Please report to your doctor. Secondly, regarding the termination of pregnancy. If you have decided to get the pregnancy terminated, why should you wait till next week? Earlier the termination is performed, easier it is and that too with lesser complications. Now a days, such early pregnancy can be terminated by medicines (Mifepristone + Misoprostol). This method is very easy, hassle free and effective, up to 9 weeks of pregnancy. However, do not attempt to buy and take these medicines across the counter. Take advice and prescription of an Obstetrician and then take the medicines in proper dosages and timing. I hope I have given you proper guidance.