Patient's question:
Hello! I am currently 22 weeks pregnant. A few weeks ago, I experienced three episodes of abdominal pain, specifically pain around the navel, each lasting about twenty minutes. These three episodes all occurred around 10 p.m. when I hadn't yet gone to sleep. Is it because I go to bed late? Additionally, I'm having very poor sleep right now. I often can't fall asleep during my afternoon nap, and I usually don't manage to fall asleep until after 10 p.m. at night.Doctor's answer:
At 22 weeks pregnant, you're experiencing some pulling pain on the left side of your abdomen. If it's not too severe, it should be fine. However, if the pain is intense, it's important to pay attention and prevent any unexpected complications. As for the cause, it's difficult to determine right now because many gynecological and digestive system conditions can cause the symptoms you're describing. Without a checkup, it's impossible to make a diagnosis. If you're not at ease with your condition, you can go to the maternity department of the hospital for an examination to rule out any serious issues, which will give you peace of mind.