Is epigastric pain during pregnancy due to recurrent colitis?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have had spasmodic colitis before, but have not seen it again for a long time. Now, I am 20 weeks pregnant, for the past few days I have always been in a state of uncomfortable bloating, stomach boiling, heartburn and always in a state of wanting to go to the toilet. Sometimes I have pain in the left epigastrium. I suspect I have spasmodic colitis. I have not had a colonoscopy yet because I am afraid of affecting the fetus. Ask your doctor for advice on epigastric pain during pregnancy due to recurrent colitis? Please give me some advice.
Nguyen Xuan Thanh (1995)
Answer
Hello,
To the question “Is epigastric pain during pregnancy due to recurrent colitis? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
During pregnancy, the body changes a lot and eating habits also change, the body is also more sensitive, so pregnant women may experience medical problems. gastrointestinal tract such as stomach diseases, reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, your condition should go to a specialist for advice and treatment. You should also not be too worried and stressed that some medications can still be taken during pregnancy.
If you still have questions about whether your abdominal cramps during pregnancy are caused by recurrent colitis, you can go to the nearest medical facility or Vinmec Health System Hospital to be examined and examined by doctors. more detailed advice.
Best regards!

Answered by Master. Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.