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What Causes Abdominal Cramps With Lower Back Pain Post Delivery?
hi, i am 4 months postpartum and have had cramping for three weeks now. it feels very similar to menstrual cramps. i also have lower back pain. i have been checked out at the clinic they did a urine test and std screening, everything negative. its driving me crazy
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to contractions, sometimes called afterpains which are common after the C-section.
These contractions , which often resemble menstrual cramps , help prevent excessive bleeding by compressing the blood vessels in the uterus.
I suggest using an anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to contractions, sometimes called afterpains which are common after the C-section.
These contractions , which often resemble menstrual cramps , help prevent excessive bleeding by compressing the blood vessels in the uterus.
I suggest using an anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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