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What Causes Pulling Sensation In Lower Abdomen While Sneezing During Pregnancy?
Question: I am 16 weeks pregnant and whenever I sneeze or make a sudden movement I feel a pull/cramp in my lower abdomen also when I yawn I feel a bubble sensation in my stomach is it normal
Brief Answer:
Yes it is normal phenomenon in pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, the pull sensation on sneezing is normal as it occurs to stretching of the lower abdominal ligaments.
Bubble sensation in stomach is due to gaseous distention due to hormonal changes in preganncy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist
Yes it is normal phenomenon in pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, the pull sensation on sneezing is normal as it occurs to stretching of the lower abdominal ligaments.
Bubble sensation in stomach is due to gaseous distention due to hormonal changes in preganncy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
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