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What Causes Sudden Weight Loss During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2017
Question: I am 12 weeks pregnant. And have lost weight almost 2.5 kgs.
1. IS it fine to lose weight
2. I experience acidity during evenings and due to which i puke. Is there any way to avoid this?
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Answered by Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Dont worry..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Its common to lose weight during first 3 months of pregnancy because of nausea and vomiting.Nausea decreases your appetite and vomiting will decrease your calories.I prescribe my patients doxinate for nausea and vomiting.Digene syrup for acidity.You can consult your gynecologist and start taking these medicines.Nothing to worry,have regular follow up with your gynecologist.Thanks.You can ask if any further query.
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What Causes Sudden Weight Loss During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Dont worry.. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Its common to lose weight during first 3 months of pregnancy because of nausea and vomiting.Nausea decreases your appetite and vomiting will decrease your calories.I prescribe my patients doxinate for nausea and vomiting.Digene syrup for acidity.You can consult your gynecologist and start taking these medicines.Nothing to worry,have regular follow up with your gynecologist.Thanks.You can ask if any further query.