About Tubular Pregnancy Pain
Commonly called an ectopic pregnancy, a tubular pregnancy develops when a fertilized egg attaches in one of your fallopian tubes instead of your uterus. Although a variety of symptoms accompany this pregnancy disorder, one of the most distinctive signs of a tubular pregnancy is the pain that commonly accompanies it.
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Abdominal Pain
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Sharp, stabbing pain in your abdomen or pelvic area typically accompanies a tubular pregnancy. Frequently, this pain varies in strength and duration.
Shoulder and Neck Pain
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According to the American Pregnancy Association, if a tubular pregnancy ruptures, blood may collect under your diaphragm, which often causes seemingly random shoulder or neck pain.
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Progression
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Left untreated, mild abdominal pain from your tubular pregnancy can rapidly increase as your pregnancy progresses. In the event of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, other life-threatening complications (such as shock and internal bleeding) may develop, which will intensify your pain.
Care
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If you experience any persistently sharp or strong pain during early pregnancy, especially when accompanied by other signs of an ectopic pregnancy (vaginal bleeding, dizziness, weakness and fainting), you may have an ectopic pregnancy. You should seek immediate medical care from your medical provider or the emergency room.
Considerations
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According to MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, almost 20 percent of women undergoing an ectopic pregnancy experience shock as the first symptom. Some women will not experience excessive pain with an ectopic pregnancy, so for your own safety, it is important that you are familiar with other signs of an ectopic pregnancy.
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