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Is It Normal To Have Cramps In Lower Stomach During Pregnancy?
My step-daughter is here for the weekend. She's 21 weeks pregnant and has been having cramps in her lower stomach off and on today. It's been 19 yrs since I have been pregnant and not sure if this is normal. I don't want to take her to the ER if this is something normal for 21 weeks.
Fri, 28 Aug 2020
Hi,
According to your history the possible causes are:
- Sometimes physiological changes like feeling of baby movements at around 20 to 22 weeks or intermittent minimal tightening of the uterus not associated with cervical changes, etc. can be mistaken for pain.
- Sometimes threatened abortion can also present with intermittent tightening of the abdomen with sharp pains.
So if the severity of the pain is gradually increasing, with increasing frequency and decreasing the gap between the pain episodes, that should be considered seriously and to be evaluated. In that case better to visit gynecologist as early as possible and let your daughter get examined.
By clinical examination and ultrasound the possible cause of the problem can be identified. False pains made not need any specific treatment. In case of threatened abortion, she may need progesterone supplements and rest. Depending on the symptoms further treatment can be planned with your doctor's advice.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
According to your history the possible causes are:
- Sometimes physiological changes like feeling of baby movements at around 20 to 22 weeks or intermittent minimal tightening of the uterus not associated with cervical changes, etc. can be mistaken for pain.
- Sometimes threatened abortion can also present with intermittent tightening of the abdomen with sharp pains.
So if the severity of the pain is gradually increasing, with increasing frequency and decreasing the gap between the pain episodes, that should be considered seriously and to be evaluated. In that case better to visit gynecologist as early as possible and let your daughter get examined.
By clinical examination and ultrasound the possible cause of the problem can be identified. False pains made not need any specific treatment. In case of threatened abortion, she may need progesterone supplements and rest. Depending on the symptoms further treatment can be planned with your doctor's advice.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
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