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Q: Swelling after a medical abortion

asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 22nd, 2009

I have expelled some of the pregnancy but my stomach has swollen up. is that normal?

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Dr. Andrijana Shterjovska , MD

replied on January 23rd, 2009

Abortion Debate Answer A5486

List of other diseases, conditions, or injuries and their treatment: previous eptopic pregnancy
Current medical status: having a medical abortion and have swollen up in my stomach

The exact date of the medical abortion would have been helpful. If the abortion was performed several days ago, the swelling might be a result of inflammation due to damaged tissue during the operation. In this case, the swelling would decrease in several days and completely disappear in the end. If the abortion was earlier, then an infection might have occurred in the meantime. Go to emergency service immediately if you feel pain or the stomach feels tightened up and too sensitive.

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