A member asked:

I am 24 weeks pregnant and having back ache.is it common during this time?pls advise how to deal with it.

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Dr. Theresa-Ann Clark answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes but get checked: There are many causes to backache during mid-late pregnancy, including mechanical, hormonal, infection. Hormones increase ligament laxity which adds to mechanical stress on the back. Stress is already higher because posture changes due to the shifting, enlarging fetus. Urinary infection is more common in pregnancy. Rarer causes are placental problems or uterine infections. Consult your doctor.

Answered 10/3/2016

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