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A 21-year-old female asked:
I am 28 weeks & 1 day pregnant. i am having cramping in my lower abdomen. i have pains with burning sensation mostly in my right side. should i worry?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Marilynn Frederiksenanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 48 years experience
Pre-term labor: Cramping in the lower abdomen can be a sign of premature labor, particularly if it occurs in a regular pattern. A burning sensation is harder to explain. You should be seen by your health care provider.
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Last updated Apr 10, 2016
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