Re: Heaviness/Fullmess in lower abdomen
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:34:18 -0600 (CST)
Many vague abdominal complaints are noted in pregnancy and after I
examine a patient, I determine whether or not I'm concerned about them.
The only way to be sure about your complaints is to do the same.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sun, 30 Dec 2001, Jill wrote:
>
>I am in my second trimester, and I have a weird sensation that I wanted
>to ask about.
>
>I have a dull pain in my lower left abdomen. But the strange thing is
>that when I get up to walk or walk up stairs it feels like a fullness or
>heaviness.
>
>I am pretty sure the baby is on the other side because that is where
>they put the doppler to hear the heartbeat.
>
>But, it feel like, it is near the bikini line, but this sensation, when
>walking, goes down into the pelvic region. If I dikdn't know better,
>I'd say it feels like something could fall out.
>
>Again, it is not pain, it is a heaviness or fullness.
>
>Have you ever heard of this, and what does it sound like to you?
>
>Thanks so much.
>
>--
>Jill
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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