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Is Abdominal Pain Normal After Abortion?
I had recently had a surgical abortion 2 days ago very light bleeding and cramping. However today I have pain in my lower abdomen when I first sit up or sit down it feels as if I have a blood clot that I can't pass. Should I worry? What can I do to help pass a blood clot?
Fri, 13 May 2016
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Understand your concern
Yes abdominal pain is common after surgical procedure. It is mild and should be remain for 1-2 weeks. But following causes should be rule out like injury to uterus/cervix, perforation of uterus, infection, retain product of abortion. So USG scan after 7-10 days is mandatory for above causes. If retain product is there should be removed by D & C or by misoprostol. Take proper rest, healthy diet, maintain pelvic hygiene, analgesic for pain, warm pad application.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern
Yes abdominal pain is common after surgical procedure. It is mild and should be remain for 1-2 weeks. But following causes should be rule out like injury to uterus/cervix, perforation of uterus, infection, retain product of abortion. So USG scan after 7-10 days is mandatory for above causes. If retain product is there should be removed by D & C or by misoprostol. Take proper rest, healthy diet, maintain pelvic hygiene, analgesic for pain, warm pad application.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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