Patient's question:
Doctor, hello!I'm about 20 days pregnant, but I often feel some pain in my stomach! It's just one spot, the one you can press with your finger. The pain feels like... how do I describe it? Like intestinal cramps or like I really need to use the bathroom and can't hold it in?... What could be the reason? The location sometimes shifts between the left and right lower abdomen, and now it's about one finger-width to the left of the navel. The pain usually doesn't last long, and it tends to ease up after resting or relaxing. The pain comes at random intervals! Doctor, what could be happening? I'm very worried! Also, since I'm only 20 days pregnant, why is my stomach...
Doctor's answer:
Hello, there are many reasons for lower abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy. Most cases of lower abdominal pain during the early stages of pregnancy can be attributed to the stretching of the ligaments in the uterus as it expands due to pregnancy. Additionally, changes in the relative positions of organs and pressure during pregnancy can also cause dull lower abdominal pain or even cramping. This is considered physiological pain and does not require treatment. Pathological abdominal pain is most commonly associated with threatened miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. Additionally, if you consume spoiled or very cold food, which can lead to intestinal cramping, it may cause abdominal pain for the pregnant mother. Acute gastritis, gastroenteritis, acute pancreatitis, and uterine fibroid degeneration are also possible causes and require prompt medical attention, appropriate treatment, and prevention of worsening conditions or miscarriage.