Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Upper Abdominal Pain During 30 Weeks Of Pregnancy?
I have been experiencing right upper sided abdominal pain similar to my gall bladder attacks prior to my lap choly 20 years ago. I am 30 wks pregnant, age 41. My blood pressure is not high it s opposite runs 85-95 over 50. When I press on the area just under my rib cage it relieves the pain.
Mon, 15 Feb 2016
**
The query can be explained as follow:
NORMAL
1. Abdominal pain during pregnancy can be normal since with continuing pregnancy uterus is also stretched and to accommodate the expanding uterus the organs are pushed/pulled to the sides resulting in abdominal pain
2. Other common causes could be bloating, development of gas, diarrhea or constipation.
ABNORMAL
. Since lap choly is done thus disease of gall bladder are excluded
. Since blood pressure is normal thus pre eclampsia is excluded
. So exclude HELLP syndrome [rare disorder] and any kidney infection
MANAGEMENT
. take small meals to prevent bloating and gas formation
. take high fibre diet to prevent constipation and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation/bloating and dehydration
. since with pregnancy uterus expands and pressure on urinary bladder is increased and if urine is not passed, abdominal pain is felt, thus urinate more often
. relax in comfortable and good positions to prevent fatigue and cramps.
3. If symptoms persist, then visit an Ob/Gyn doctor
The query can be explained as follow:
NORMAL
1. Abdominal pain during pregnancy can be normal since with continuing pregnancy uterus is also stretched and to accommodate the expanding uterus the organs are pushed/pulled to the sides resulting in abdominal pain
2. Other common causes could be bloating, development of gas, diarrhea or constipation.
ABNORMAL
. Since lap choly is done thus disease of gall bladder are excluded
. Since blood pressure is normal thus pre eclampsia is excluded
. So exclude HELLP syndrome [rare disorder] and any kidney infection
MANAGEMENT
. take small meals to prevent bloating and gas formation
. take high fibre diet to prevent constipation and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation/bloating and dehydration
. since with pregnancy uterus expands and pressure on urinary bladder is increased and if urine is not passed, abdominal pain is felt, thus urinate more often
. relax in comfortable and good positions to prevent fatigue and cramps.
3. If symptoms persist, then visit an Ob/Gyn doctor
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....