In the last 3 months of pregnancy, is it okay to have pain in the lower right abdomen?

Question
Hello doctor,
Please ask doctor, is it okay for the last 3 months of pregnancy to have pain in the lower right abdomen, doctor?
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Answer
Answered by Master, Specialist II Phung Thi Ly - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Women's Health Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it okay to have pain in the lower right abdomen during the last 3 months of pregnancy? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Many causes of abdominal pain in the last 3 months of pregnancy. However, it can also be a sign of premature labor, placental problems, and other illnesses that can be dangerous for mother and unborn baby. Abdominal pain in one location during the third trimester is often related to pain in the abdominal organs such as pain in the upper right part of the abdomen, below or near the ribs, which can be a symptom of problems with the liver. or gallbladder.
If there are signs of nausea or vomiting or there is cramping pain, jaundice, itching, it may be an abnormal sign. Chronic constipation can also cause lower abdominal pain... Real labor contractions usually begin at the top of the uterus, causing a feeling of intense tightening that gets worse and worse. If you feel contractions starting at the top of your abdomen, this could be a sign of labor, you need to go to the medical facility immediately.
Lower abdominal pain during the last month of pregnancy can be a sign of normal fetal development or due to normal changes in the mother. However, many cases are considered to be manifestations of dangerous diseases, threatening the health of mother and baby. You need to perform a health check when there is unusual pain in the abdomen such as:
Severe abdominal pain, beyond tolerance, especially in the right abdomen. Pregnant women with abdominal pain accompanied by bleeding from the vagina. Abdominal cramps occur steadily, continuously and show no signs of abating. Pregnant women's blood pressure is disturbed, may be accompanied by fever, dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, fatigue. The skin of the whole body or an area of ​​​​itching, jaundice, sometimes occurs in the eye area.
If you still have questions about right lower abdominal pain, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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