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I am 39+3 weeks pregnant and i have been having a stitch like pain under my left ribs. it also gives me gas and heartburn. my doctor said its normal nothing to worry about. what can it be? i know it isnt the baby?

Q: i am 39+3 weeks pregnant and i have been having a stitch like pain under my left ribs. it also gives me gas and heartburn. my doctor said its normal nothing to worry about. what can it be? i know it isnt the baby?

: May be reflux especially since the anatomy is a bit distorted due to pregnancy. Would ask your OB what you can take. May also be food intolerances, constipation or rarely may be gall bladder -though that is usually on the right ( can check ultrasound) f/u/ w/ Ob or gastroenterology

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May be reflux especially since the anatomy is a bit distorted due to pregnancy. Would ask your OB what you can take. May also be food intolerances, constipation or rarely may be gall bladder -though that is usually on the right ( can check ultrasound) f/u/ w/ Ob or gastroenterology

Answered 6/30/2021

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A member asked:

I am 39+3 weeks pregnant and i have been having a stitch like pain under my left ribs. it also gives me gas and heartburn. my doctor said its normal nothing to worry about. what can it be? i know it isnt the baby?

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