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Can Constipation, Discomfort, Abdomen And Kidney Pain Be Treated In A Pregnancy?

Hi I am 19 weeks pregnant and I am seriously constipated, I have taken Movicol which helped, however I ahve this pain in my lower abodmin, which feels like I am hurting an organ. Is this normal, also I have pain in my right side which feels like my kidney, I am in discomfort for 3 days.I can t sleep on my right side as it hurts.
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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HI,
Thanks for the query. I* understand your concern.
Yes, any pain including constipational discomfort in abdomen/ kidney pain can be treated in pregnancy.
I feel constipation can cause all of your discomfort & pain .. so have a good management for constipation & side by side get your urine checked for kidney problem & other tests to follow if indicated.
Constipation causes loaded bowels with excess gasses/ stretching & pain in abdomen/ back/ below ribs follows .
You can help your self to combat constipation by-few life style changes.
- Using glycerine suppository & stool softener like creamaffin to start with/ take plane water enema to pass very hard stools.
- Improvement in diet.. take balanced diet along with high fiber diet ( salads, fruits, vegetables, eating non refined food & Ispaghul at bed time )/ avoid fast food.
- Drink plenty of water at least 12 glasses in a day.
- have mild Yoga exercises daily under expert guidance,
- Form a regular bowel habit.
- Take over the counter digestive enzymes after food.
Consult your doctor .
* consult your treating gynecologist for remaining complaints .. if any.
Thanks.
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Can Constipation, Discomfort, Abdomen And Kidney Pain Be Treated In A Pregnancy?

HI, Thanks for the query. I* understand your concern. Yes, any pain including constipational discomfort in abdomen/ kidney pain can be treated in pregnancy. I feel constipation can cause all of your discomfort & pain .. so have a good management for constipation & side by side get your urine checked for kidney problem & other tests to follow if indicated. Constipation causes loaded bowels with excess gasses/ stretching & pain in abdomen/ back/ below ribs follows . You can help your self to combat constipation by-few life style changes. - Using glycerine suppository & stool softener like creamaffin to start with/ take plane water enema to pass very hard stools. - Improvement in diet.. take balanced diet along with high fiber diet ( salads, fruits, vegetables, eating non refined food & Ispaghul at bed time )/ avoid fast food. - Drink plenty of water at least 12 glasses in a day. - have mild Yoga exercises daily under expert guidance, - Form a regular bowel habit. - Take over the counter digestive enzymes after food. Consult your doctor . * consult your treating gynecologist for remaining complaints .. if any. Thanks.