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Should i go to er if i had a faint positive pregnancy test result and the next day(today)started bleeding heavily along with unusually painful cramps?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: That does not sound like an emergency and you should be able to see you doctor. If you are bleeding excessively (more than a pad per hout for more than an hour) you do need to be seen and may need to have a d&c.

Dr Peters-tanksley agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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