Friday, October, 23, 2009
Upper Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy
Health Encyclopedia: Hellp Syndrome
Symptoms
- Progressive nausea and vomiting
- Upper abdominal pain
- Headache
- Vision problems
Signs and tests
During a physical examination, the doctor may discover upper abdominal tenderness, especially in the right upper quadrant. The liver may be enlarged.
Liver function tests
(liver enzyme
tests) may be elevated. Red blood cell and platelet counts may be low.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...will cause heartburn, at times it may only cause upper abdominal pain. When it does, the pain is...
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By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...repeat upper endoscopy. I have been having upper abdominal pain after eating and was...
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By Amy Hendel
,
Health Expert
...correctly, it is up to 99.9% effective in preventing a pregnancy. The Pill (the patch and the...
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By Todd Eisner
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Health Expert
...otherwise, why would we have it? b. I am planning a pregnancy in the next few months and I will...
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Health Guide
...other therapies. Steroids appear to be safe for pregnant women and can be used if necessary during
pregnancy.Steroids are frequently combined with other drugs to produce more rapid symptom relief...
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...drugs or preparations. Mesalamine itself has few side effects and is considered safe to take during
pregnancy. One of the most common side effects is diarrhea, which varies depending on the...
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...hernia, viral hepatitis, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, diverticulosis or diverticulitis,
pregnancy complications, and even a heart attack may mimic a gallbladder attack.Physical...
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...or menstrual irregularities. In men, obesity can contribute to reduced testosterone levels.Effect on
Pregnancy. The dangerous effects of obesity on
pregnancy are multifold. They include high blood...
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...with heightened immune factors, some autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, improve during
pregnancy when levels of estriol, a form of estrogen, are high. (Estriol levels are low at...
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