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Re: Pain above belly button

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 12 Dec 2001 09:52:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 11 Dec 2001, Carrie wrote: >
>I am 26w5d pg. I have a pain in the spot that is about 3 inches
>straight above my belly button. It is not heartburn..Any idea what it
>could be? Also, are slight cramping sensations normal in the uterus-more
>towards the middle abdomen and not associated with BH contractions?
>Thanks : )

Probably stretching of the rectus muscles and abdominal fascia. Harmless but annoying.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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