To just admit myself to the emerg room

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15 weeks pregnant and been so ill since Tuesday, severe diarrhoea, mixed with constipation, stomach hard to touch and delicate. Anyway went to the docs on Thursday who helped me out a bit with some prescription liquids to help things out but it’s now Saturday and my stomach is playing up yet again. Have eaten little to nothing and the pain has given me sleepless nights.

When I rang my hospital (the Women’s in Liverpool) they said only come into the emerg room if I’m bleeding? But I’m not having that. So I’m wanting to go along and just wait it out there so I can get some sort of reassurance scan and speak to someone. Plus my doctor even said if the pain stays/worsens just go straight there.

So would I be unreasonable to just rock up?

Don’t go into hospital with an upset stomach.

Absolutely not.

You very likely just have a tummy bug, no reason at all to assume it is pregnancy related. Drink fluids, rest, take paracetamol for the pain.

Hope you feel better soon.

I think you should get checked. There are problems other than bleeding and pregnant women can have other conditions unrelated to pregnancy that are missed because the assumption is that everything is pregnancy related.

Yes you would be unreasonable. You’ve had diarrhoea and constipation and related tummy pains. You’ve seen the doctor, you’ve spoken to someone at the hospital. You have not had a severe accident, nor is it an emergency.

I understand that pregnancy can make you anxious but you cannot demand scans just because you are unwell.

Thanks @TreesSandSea

So I guess it’s best to get a reassurance scan when I’m ‘recovered’. I’m just worried about that more than myself. But of course I don’t want to pass things around given the current virus spread right now!!

It doesn’t sound norovirus like unless you’ve been vomiting profusely as well. A GP wouldn’t usually prescribe medicine for a norovirus type bug. If you’re reluctant to go to the emergency room call 111 but the hospital should be able to isolate you if you’ve been vomiting.

Ofcourse go to the hospital

I had this a week or so ago. Stomach pains were so bad I thought I’d split in half. It let up after a week and a bit or so, there was nothing anyone could really do in the meantime.

I’d imagine you’ll just be spreading it about if you got the emergency room, and they’re unlikely to see it as a reason to scan you. It’s just a stomach bug, by the sounds of things.

I’m sorry you’re so uncomfortable and I hope you start to get better soon

I had a sickness bug when about 8 weeks pregnant with DS. He must have thought he was in a washing machine the way my stomach was turning. I was so worried for him but knew there was little to be done.

If you're worried ring again and seek advice, but if you really feel you need to go to A&E do so as no one on here can see how you are or provide medical.advice and it's better to be save the sorry. But remember hospitals are full of sick people so should be avoided unless necessary.

Best of luck, hope you're feeling better soon.

When you say you want to wait it out there, what do you mean? Are you hoping they will admit you? Because otherwise sitting in a waiting room with d&v is not really helpful to you or anyone else around you

Yes, if you still feel you need one. It’s hard when you’re pregnant not to worry about every little thing, but things like tummy bugs, coughs and colds still come and go when you are pregnant just like when you’re not.

If you can avoid it, I would definitely stay away from hospitals for the time being.

If you're getting worse than you were when you last saw the doctor or you're having signs of dehydration or new symptoms then call 111 for advice. I ended up in A&E due to a vomiting bug while pregnant as I was dehydrated and needed IV fluids/anti-emetics but because I went via 111 they were expecting me and I didn't spend any time in the waiting room infecting others.

You can't go to a&e for diarrhoea and constipation. It's not an accident or emergency.

@CherryPavlova yes vomited badly a couple of times too...

@AnchorDownDeepBreath exactly that! Pathetically crying out in pain! Glad your feeling better though.

It’s honestly not the case of me ‘demanding a scan just because I’m unwell’. The doctor told me to go there if the pains remain, which they have. So I’m conflicted. I’m the type of person who wouldn’t go near the docs or hospital unless I was on deaths door but this has just worried me.

You can't "admit yourself". You can turn up to A&E but there's absolutely no guarantee they'll admit you. Given that you've already seen a doctor, had advice and been prescribed treatment they may well tell you to go home. I also think the odds of you getting a "reassurance scan" via A&E on a weekend, given current pressures, are not good.

Definitely ring 111 then OP, they'll assess you and if you need to go in they can let them know you're coming.

@TrixieTheWhore sorry no, I’m not going to A&E for that, I’m going to my Women’s hospital emergency department to try and get a reassurance scan and some advice - even if it means me paying.

Diarrhoea & constipation can be an emergency... what’s not to say op is that backed up that she’s got overflow diarrhoea & a bowel full enough to be close to perforating?🤔

The not go unless you’re bleeding advice is very dangerous. Disregard it. Are you sufficiently hydrated? How bad it the pain? Do you have any other symptoms like fever, delirium etc?

I think my best best is to ring 111 for further advice. Will keep you updated on what they advise me - thanks 😊

I'm not sure that the women's emergency room will scan over the weekend? They didn't used to but not sure if things have changed now so might be worth checking? Could you try a walk in first to get some reassurance over the stomach issues. They can always refer you to hospital if they have concerns

I wouldn't go to a hospital right now. Not much they can do for stomach bugs and you could pick up worse.
Wouldn't you rather be comfortable at home when you're ill? I know I would.
And I wouldn't be impressed if I had to take a frail elderly parent to A and E to potentially be exposed to a bad stomach virus. Something like that could kill an old or vulnerable person with poor immunity.

@Reginabambina The pain comes in waves or ‘attacks’ of severe pain 8/9 out of 10 and then it’s general discomfort whilst I wait for the next one. Gets worse of an evening.

YWBVU to go to hospital when you know you’re suffering with a stomach bug.

I know everybody panics during pregnancy but it’s highly unlikely they’d scan you for your own reassurance and there’s unlikely to be sonographers in on a Saturday, or they’d be reserved for genuine emergencies. This is neither of those unfortunately.

I hope you feel better soon.

You have most likely picked a bug up, and unless you're severely dehydrated, there is nothing treatment wise they can give you other than rest and fluids. I don't think they'd be very impressed by attending A & E.

I had norovirus at 5 months. Lost over 10lbs in a week and was in agony. Rang my community midwife, took her advice. Which was rest and fluids.

Noone online can diagnose you or advise you. Call for professional advice and follow it. Please don't request a scan for reassurance. Do you have any idea of the cost to the NHS for that.