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What Causes Sharp Pain Below Chest During Pregnancy?
last night i experienced a strong shooting pain which lasted between a minute to two minutes and happened 4 times with 20minutes intervals and were experienced below the chest and along the belly button line i am 35 weeks pregnant. however on lying on my back and sides as well as takin pain killers prescribed by dr they subsidied does this sound like i experienced braxton hicks contractions or should i contact my midwife
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Sharp shooting pain in the upper abdomen and below the chest can be due to gastric acid reflux, which is common in pregnancy or can be due to pre eclampsia.
Braxton hicks contractions are completely painless.
I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist as soon as possible so that you can be properly examined and treated accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Sharp shooting pain in the upper abdomen and below the chest can be due to gastric acid reflux, which is common in pregnancy or can be due to pre eclampsia.
Braxton hicks contractions are completely painless.
I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist as soon as possible so that you can be properly examined and treated accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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