Hi I am 19 weeks pregnant and I am seriously constipated, I have taken Movicol which helped, however I ahve this pain in my lower abodmin, which feels like I am hurting an organ. Is this normal, also I have pain in my right side which feels like my kidney, I am in discomfort for 3 days.I can t sleep on my right side as it hurts.
HI, Thanks for the query. I* understand your concern.  Yes, any pain including constitutional discomfort in abdomen/ kidney pain can be treated in pregnancy.  I feel constipation can cause all of your discomfort & pain . So have a good management for constipation & side by side get your urine checked for kidney problem & other tests to follow if indicated.  Constipation causes loaded bowels with excess gasses/ stretching & pain in abdomen/ back/ below ribs follows.  You can help your self to combat constipation by-few lifestyle changes.  - Using glycerine suppository & stool softener like creamaffin to start with/ take plane water enema to pass very hard stools.  - Improvement in diet. Take balanced diet along with high fiber diet (salads, fruits, vegetables, eating non-refined food & Istanbul at bedtime)/ avoid fast food.  - Chat Doctor.  - have mild Yoga exercises daily under expert guidance, - Form a regular bowel habit.  - Take over the counter digestive enzymes after food.  Consult your doctor.  * consult your treating gynecologist for remaining complaints . If any.  Thanks.