A 18-year-old male asked:
Can pregnancy cause pain in lower abdomen when first sitting down?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Yes: It can occur commonly.
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Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered
Preventive Medicine 75 years experience
Possibly: Depends on length of pregnancy when the baby's head is low down but it is not common.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What causes pain in lower abdomen in pregnancy?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Many things: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person. He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What causes pain in lower abdomen left side?
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Dr. Powlin Manuelanswered
Allergy and Immunology 53 years experience
Constipation: Constipation is the most common cause of lower abdominal pain on the left side. Other causes such as ovarian cyst or fibroids may be present in women. Crohn disease is one rare cause.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What could be the cause of pain in lower abdomen on right side?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Appendicitis: Appendicitis is a common condition that is serious. If pain persists, see your doctor.
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