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What could cause a pregnant woman to feel pain in her belly when holding urine?

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Hello doctor,

I am currently 16 weeks pregnant, and it is my second pregnancy. If I hold my urine for a while and then go to the toilet, I feel pain around the belly. Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy

Education:

MS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She has also been trained as a fellow in Laparoscopic Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Colposcopy, and Preventive Oncology from some of the premier institutes in India. She has acquired extensive experience in the specialty over this time, and the variety of exposure has enriched her skills and is also a highly qualified academician. She is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and medical research in infertility, PCOS, and perinatal mental health.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Urinary retention in pregnancy is due to infection in the bladder or urethra. Other causes could be due to fibroid in the uterus.

Do not worry, as it is not dangerous.

It would be best to take an ultrasound of the abdomen, pelvis, and urine culture and sensitivity soon. Also, follow up with the reports.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 9, 2022
Reviewed At January 12, 2023

Education:

MS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She has also been trained as a fellow in Laparoscopic Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Colposcopy, and Preventive Oncology from some of the premier institutes in India. She has acquired extensive experience in the specialty over this time, and the variety of exposure has enriched her skills and is also a highly qualified academician. She is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and medical research in infertility, PCOS, and perinatal mental health.

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Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy
Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education:

MS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She has also been trained as a fellow in Laparoscopic Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Colposcopy, and Preventive Oncology from some of the premier institutes in India. She has acquired extensive experience in the specialty over this time, and the variety of exposure has enriched her skills and is also a highly qualified academician. She is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and medical research in infertility, PCOS, and perinatal mental health.

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