A throbbing pain in the right side of the abdomen of a pregnant woman may be caused by the enlargement of the uterus, or it may be caused by diseases, such as appendicitis, gastroenteritis, ectopic pregnancy and so on.
With the prolongation of pregnancy the uterus enlarges and the abdominal skin is propped up the pain may occur, but usually not intense, and there are no other abnormal symptoms.
Be alert for ectopic pregnancy when abdominal pain occurs early in pregnancy without an ultrasound to determine that the pregnancy is intrauterine. Appendicitis, gastroenteritis, cholecystitis and other diseases may also occur during pregnancy, and such diseases may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and other symptoms.
As you can see from the above, the mere symptom of right-sided abdominal cramps can not be a clear diagnosis of the disease, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, complete the examination and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.