Patient's question:
My colleague has always been very healthy, but recently it seems like she might be pregnant. However, she has been experiencing abnormal abdominal pain and suspects it could be an ectopic pregnancy. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor recommended further observation and treatment. How can ectopic pregnancy be carefully diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy and normal pregnancy can both cause a missed period. On the third day of pregnancy, the control line on a pregnancy test will noticeably fade if it's normal, but it will never fade in ectopic pregnancy. After a weak positive result on the test, you can go to the hospital for a blood hCG test. Test again on the third day and compare the data. If it increases rapidly, such as doubling, it means it's a normal pregnancy.Actively and persistently follow treatment, pay attention to rest and avoid cold exposure, maintain a light and warm diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and follow a low-sodium, low-fat, and low-sugar diet. Keep exercising, cooperate with relevant medications for treatment, pay attention to improving the entire examination, and evaluate the basic condition comprehensively to make a judgment. Drink more hot water, maintain a good physical condition, and keep a positive mindset.