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Perimenopause
I am 50, going thru perimenopause phase.Experiencing pain in lower abdomen most of the time also cramps in legs specifically left leg some time vague muscle pains. Pl guide
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Check USG ABDOMEN AND PELVIS , check for BMI, SPINES , VITAMIN D3 AND VITAMIN 12 AND CBC
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any of the above if abnormal need to be sorted out at the earliest and follow up for the same
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How is your menstrual cycles? Pain lower abdomen not necessarily can be due to perimenopause, there can be other causes that needs to be rules out. Please contact a gynaecologist for a physical checkup. Leg crams can be due to electrolytes imbalances/ dehydration/ vitamin deficiencies.
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Get an ultrasound and to find out the reason for the pain lower abdomen
Make sure there is no constipation or urine infection
For the leg cramps add calcium supplements
Strength training and exercise will take you a long way
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Perimenopause can bring cramps and muscle aches, but pain in your lower abdomen most days isn't something to put down to perimenopause alone.
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Please see a gynaecologist for a pelvic exam and an ultrasound to check for other causes of the pain.
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If your left leg becomes swollen, warm, or increasingly painful, please seek care urgently rather than waiting.
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