QuestionA few days ago I woke up with what felt like gas in my upper digestive system, which caused a tremendous amount of pressure all day and caused a lot of pain. No medication helped. The next day I still felt it but it was slowly fading. Now today I'm left with no pain but a strange almost burning sort of adrenaline like feeling low in my tummy. I also noticed that I have recently gained 15 pounds, though I don't look any bigger. The overly-worried part of me thinks "pregnant", but that can't possibly be right, can it? I'm on the pill and the condom didn't break. This must sound crazy to you but I just need some reassurance. Do I have any reason to be concerned?
AnswerHello Antionette from Canada,
I don't think that you are pregnant. I am more worried that you have some type of gastric disease like gastritis. I would recommend that you see your doctor for an evaluation.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
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