Patient's question:
My cousin has been pregnant for two and a half months, but since one and a half months ago, she has been experiencing severe lower abdominal heaviness. A few days later, she also started bleeding from her lower abdomen. She always feels like the baby is very close to her stomach. Some people say it might be an ectopic pregnancy. Does the constant stomach pain during pregnancy indicate an ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Now I am more than two months pregnant, and the symptoms of abdominal pain have reappeared, along with bleeding. The first consideration is the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. At this stage, it is necessary to have an early ultrasound examination to rule out the possibility of ectopic pregnancy. If it is confirmed that it is not an ectopic pregnancy, it indicates the presence of threatened miscarriage. Based on the growth and development of the embryo, treatment to preserve the pregnancy can be adopted, while also paying attention to bed rest.