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I am 7 weeks pregnant and earlier i started to have pain in my epigastric region. it has been kind of a come and go pain, every few minutes.

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Upper abd: It could be gas, could be constipation, or it could be a gallbladder issue. It is not likely directly related to the pregnancy though.

Answered 6/27/2015

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