Symptoms of serious diseases that can be confused with pregnancy

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A woman can feel the symptoms that usually accompany pregnancy not only during pregnancy, because these symptoms may appear due to serious diseases.

Dr. Lyudmila Devaeva, an obstetrician and gynecologist, points out that delayed menstruation does not always indicate pregnancy.

“This may be a sign of inflammation of the pelvic organs, polycystic ovary syndrome, hormonal disorders associated with the reproductive system, or diseases of the thyroid or brain,” she says. “In addition, such symptoms may be observed in case of severe stress or prolonged stress.” .

According to her, increased abdominal size may not indicate pregnancy, but rather tumors or fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Because in the case of swollen ovaries, the size of a woman's abdomen can often reach the size of a full pregnancy. As for abdominal ascites, it leads to fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity and pelvis.

She says: “Changes in taste may indicate infections in the digestive system and anemia. In this case, women often have a desire to eat unusual foods.”

In addition, some diseases are accompanied by pain and swelling of the mammary glands and increased sensitivity of the area around the nipple.

“Nausea and vomiting can indicate digestive disorders, bile duct spasm, gastritis, and duodenitis. These diseases are often accompanied by pain, stool disorder, heartburn, and bloating,” she says.

The doctor recommends not diagnosing the condition yourself and whether the cause is pregnancy, but rather consulting a doctor to prevent complications.