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What Causes Body Ache And Backache After An Abortion?
Hi doc, i recently had abortion 3 days ago. M still in pain nd i feel my body is weak. I had miscarrage 2 times for which i hadto do D&C. Then i had ectopic pregnancy so i had to do surgery. After a yr, i had a c section for my 1st girl. Nd at 2010 i had another c section for my 2 nd boy. Nd now i had surgical abortion at 6 weeks 5 days. I was just wondering how is it gonna affect my health? As i feel i an having back pains since i had my surgeries and now again abortion. So wat I can do in future to have a better health? I am 25 yrs old now..
Fri, 26 Jul 2019
Hello,
Though medical & surgical abortions are both safe yet severe body ache & backache that may prevent you from standing can occur since you had frequent miscarriages, D&C, surgical abortion & surgery for ectopic pregnancy along with two childbirths all in a short span of time.
You have kept yourself neglected & uncared. Post-abortion you should not engage in sex before your body recovers, take at least two weeks rest. Never have unprotected sex after abortion. Use pads instead of tampons to avoid infection & complications.
After abortion & childbirth body gets a week, you may experience fatigue. Stay well hydrated & take food rich in calcium, iron & proteins. You can take vitamin supplements & Ibuprofen/analgesics to lessen cramps & backache.
You may get pregnant immediately after an abortion, you should be on IUD or BC pills. Use condoms to avoid infection. Consult your gynae for IUD. Avoid having babies, give yourself time to recover. Take adequate sleep.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Though medical & surgical abortions are both safe yet severe body ache & backache that may prevent you from standing can occur since you had frequent miscarriages, D&C, surgical abortion & surgery for ectopic pregnancy along with two childbirths all in a short span of time.
You have kept yourself neglected & uncared. Post-abortion you should not engage in sex before your body recovers, take at least two weeks rest. Never have unprotected sex after abortion. Use pads instead of tampons to avoid infection & complications.
After abortion & childbirth body gets a week, you may experience fatigue. Stay well hydrated & take food rich in calcium, iron & proteins. You can take vitamin supplements & Ibuprofen/analgesics to lessen cramps & backache.
You may get pregnant immediately after an abortion, you should be on IUD or BC pills. Use condoms to avoid infection. Consult your gynae for IUD. Avoid having babies, give yourself time to recover. Take adequate sleep.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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