Can ectopic pregnancy be detected?

Patient's question:

Because I have been feeling a bit painful in the position of my lower abdomen recently. It's not very painful, but it has been persistent. I'm worried it might be an ectopic pregnancy. Can it be detected?

Doctor's answer:

6 to 7 weeks, an ultrasound can be performed to determine whether the fetus is inside the uterus or outside. If you experience severe abdominal pain, it is a major symptom of ectopic pregnancy. It is often sudden, sharp pain on one side of the lower abdomen, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Lower abdominal pain and a sense of needing to defecate, sometimes severe pain, accompanied by profuse sweating. When a woman experiences these symptoms again, do not simply assume it is just a gastrointestinal issue. You should also be cautious that it could be a symptom of ectopic pregnancy. There are several treatment methods for ectopic pregnancy, but since the symptoms of the patient are different, the treatment methods used will also vary. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment after detecting symptoms.

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