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What Causes Radiating Pain Below Rib Cage, Back And Groin Area During Pregnancy?
Question: I am 8 weeks pregnant and started having pain under my right rib cage a day ago. Wakes me up when sleeping. Feels like it's radiating around my back and down my right side to my groin. I have had trouble with constipation. Wondering if that's somehow related?
Brief Answer:
Can be pancreatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain below the rib cage is usually due to muscle spasm or stretching of the ligaments.
However, radiation of pain can be due to other pathologies like pancreatitis.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist as soon as possible and get diagnosed and treated properly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Can be pancreatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain below the rib cage is usually due to muscle spasm or stretching of the ligaments.
However, radiation of pain can be due to other pathologies like pancreatitis.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist as soon as possible and get diagnosed and treated properly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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