Patient's question:
Doctor: I'm 39 weeks pregnant, but for the past 15 days up to the 15th of this month, I've had cramps similar to those of my menstrual period. Is this a symptom of a threatened miscarriage? Also, yesterday I noticed a small amount of red in my discharge, which was slightly different from the usual white discharge. Is this normal? Additionally, I've had diarrhea for nearly 20 days now. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this may be caused by certain gynecological inflammation conditions such as (cervical erosion, cervical polyps, etc.). Due to the enlargement of the uterus in the late stages of pregnancy, it often compresses surrounding organs, which can easily lead to weakened gastrointestinal digestive function. Therefore, it is recommended to eat small meals frequently during pregnancy, especially in the late stages, and consume easily digestible foods. For your condition, it is advised to visit the gastroenterology department. Avoid cold, hard, and spicy/stimulating foods.