Symptoms Of An Ectopic Pregnancy

Dizziness

If you experience dizziness during pregnancy, this can be a symptom of an ectopic pregnancy. While this symptom could be explained away by anemia, an insufficient amount of sleep, or from not eating enough in general, it is possible fainting and dizziness can occur from internal bleeding. This happens when one of the fallopian tubes ruptures from the growth of the egg, resulting in hemorrhage, and additional symptoms like pale, clammy skin and palpitations. Whether you feel faint or not at this point, if you're feeling these symptoms, seek immediate help. Internal bleeding can cause the mother's blood pressure to drastically drop, and she may experience fatigue or shortness of breath. In the emergency room, a rapid urine test first confirms the pregnancy, and then a quantitative hCG test examines the urine for a placental hormone. If it tests positive, then it would appear an ectopic pregnancy has occurred; it is imperative to treat this before it harms the mother.

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Pain On One Side Of The Body

As we have mentioned before, you may not notice any unusual symptoms indicating ectopic pregnancy in the earlier stages. In fact, only half of those who develop ectopic pregnancies will experience all of the symptoms: a missing period or abnormal bleeding, and sharp pains in the belly. Pain on one side of the body is definitely something to speak with a doctor about. When mild to severe single-sided abdominal pain occurs, this can indicate a ruptured fallopian tube. When this happens, you require immediate medical attention and surgery to remove the egg and repair the tissue. In addition to sudden, severe pain, you may experience an inexplicable urge to have a bowel movement, indicating potential internal bleeding. If you are also feeling lightheaded and dizzy, it is critical to call 911 as you could be entering shock and must be in the emergency room.

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