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Q: Intestional cancer or gallstones during pregnancy ???
asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 26th, 2007
Hello, I am 25weeks pregnant and for the past month I have had a pain under my ribs in the right side. This pain ranges from a dull soreness (as if I am brusied there) to sharp burning pains that are even sensitive to touch. At first my doctor thought maybe it was gallstones, but I had a blood test for liver function and the results came back normal (the baby is also doing fine). She then told me it could be the baby's position- his feet pressed up against my liver, and that the pain will go away as soon as the baby changes position. However, a month has passed and this pain is still there, now even waking me from my sleep. I am getting tested again for liver function to try to get to the bottom of this. Not only is this pain uncomfortable and sometimes very painful, it is also worrying. Is there anything else I should be getting tested for, or any ideas as to what could be causing the pain? (My mom and grandpa died of intestional cancer- so this also WORRIES me as a possible cause)


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on December 5th, 2007
Second Trimester of Pregnancy Answer A3408
Gallstones are not be detected via blood tests for liver function but with an ultrasound scan. Gallstones are an expected and rather normal complication during pregnancy. You can consult an internist and request an abdominal ultrasound scan. Intestinal cancer is not typical for women your age in their early 30's. Symptoms of intestinal cancer depend upon its localization.




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