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What Causes Back Pain During Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016

Question: hello doctor... im in my 6th month of pregnancy n m frequently getting back pains.. sometimes it becomes extremely difficult for me to sit at one place. the doctor whom i report to said i have low placenta. n stiches have been applied.

please advise wat i need to do to avoid the backpains..

regards
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Calcium supplementation

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Low placenta and cervical stitches do not cause back pain.
Back pain in pregnancy is due to stretching of ligaments due to increased size of uterus and increased calcium requirement in pregnancy.

I will suggest you to take calcium supplementation, drink plenty of milk, apply pain relief gel on back and take Paracetamol 500 mg SOS after food in case of extreme pain.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if there's any further query.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (23 hours later)

thank you doctor.. can i travel during my pregnancy? i might need to travel out of station soon as my relative is not keeping well. also from tomorrow i need to join back office.

please advise.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Safe to travel

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
It is safe to travel by road or air in second and third trimester upto 34 weeks.
You can join your office and work till your delivery.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj