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Doctor insights on: Three Weeks Postpartum Pain In Upper Stomach

Could be normal: Schedule a visit with your doctor to find out. This could just be the normal recovery from having a baby. Bladder infections, kidney infections, gas, constipation, kidney stones, endometritis are things the doctor will want to rule out.

Post partum: Some bleeding and spotting is quite common in the post partum period for the first few weeks. In breastfeeding some irregular bleeding may occur more often or not at all. If you feel the bleeding is excessive then contact your obgyn for a follow up appointment. Most women experience irregular bleeding post partum.

Seek healthcare: This may be normal. It can take time for the abdominal muscles to return to normal after a pregnancy. You should see your obstetrician for evaluation and reassurance.

Assess after shrink: Most women will experience the vast majority of contraction within the feet four months following delivery. Along with diet and exercise, most surgeons recommend waiting at least 6 months if not a year. Certainly you should be aware of potential for future pregnancies. Discuss your options with your primary care md, but commonly a tummy tuck is great way to improve abdominal postpartum appearance.

Pelvic area?: See doctor and have an exam and an ultrasound possible to have appendicitis.

Postpartum pain: Postpartum abdominal pain can occur from several conditions. If you had a c-section, postoperative complications need to be ruled out. Most commonly after using pain medications, constipation is the culprit. Even if you are going to the bathroom daily, you can still be constipated. Also very common during reproductive years is gallbladder disease. Pain occurring after eating suggests either.

C-section incision?: Pain at the site of a c-section incision is normal for a few days or even up to a couple of weeks after delivery but should not recur 11 weeks post-partum. You should make your ob-gyn aware of the pains you are having. The sooner the better especially if they are associated with fevers or any redness at or drainage from the incision.

Needs follow up now: One week post partum if your bleeding is excessive and you are passing clots then you should be seen by your doctor or emergency room today.

Myths: No. The abdominal belt will not in any way help with abdominal fat. It is a fraudulent product.

Needs exam: There are simply too many things that could cause lower adominal pain to list. After suffering for 5 months the next step is to schedule a visit for an examination and testing.

Muscle pain: You may have pulled your abdominal (core) muscles. This is very common with an infant. Especially if you use that side of your body to lift and hold the baby. I recommend alternating sides when holding the baby, diaper bag, car seat. Be extra mindful when lifting out of the crib or the car.

No: It is not normal if you develope an abdominal mass at anytime and certainly not post partum. See a doctor please for a diagnosis.

Your Aorta: Any time a doc hears about a "pulsating" area in the abdomen, the Abdominal Aorta should come to mind, as that is often palpable and can at times be seen as a pulsatile area through the abdomen (which is a normal variant often). Get eval to be sure that is all it is. Best wishes.

See Doctor: It is not normal to have upper abdominal pain 3 weeks postpartum. Even if you have had a c-sec. The discomfort would be mid-lower abdomen. It is true that you could have an infection, which is very serious. Please go your OB asap, if you can't get an immed. Appt. Go to the er and make sure you tell them you are 3 wks postpartum; they should evaluate you stat-no waiting. Go now.

Postpartum sxs: Best to consult your OB-Gyn or Fam Medicine doctor to make sure all is fine. You can call their answering service and talk to the on call service physician. If symptoms persist, best to go to urgent care or ER, just in case of complications or a new health concern. Http://www. Ncbi. Nlm. Nih. Gov/pubmed/19730078

YES: Anything that you feel uncomfortable about should be discussed with your doctor. Call him today!

Possibly retained: Products of conception that were not expelled with labor may cause this type of bleeding. D & C is the best way to be sure the uterus is clean of anything that may be retained.

Consider constipatio: You may want to consider constipation as a cause. Unlikely related to post partum for a year. You store stool on the left side of your abdomen before you evacuate it out of the rectum.

Need check: By your OB. Probably musculoskeletal changes as your body returns to non pregnant state. But get checked out to be safe. Call your OB or his nurse and report your concerns

Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections & hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do a home pregnancy test. There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.