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I'm about 5 weeks pregnant, yesterday i started bleeding lightly and had a lot of period like pains. it continued today. should i go to an er as no doctors are available?

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Dr. Aruna Adaikkalam answered

Yes,should go to ER: There is a possibility of threatened abortion. Need to go to ER and get checked.

Answered 2/23/2020

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A member asked:

I'm about 5 weeks pregnant, yesterday i started bleeding lightly and had a lot of period like pains. it continued today. should i go to an er as no doctors are available?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aruna Adaikkalam answered

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