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How To Prevent Preterm Labor Due To Ulcerative Colitis?

I am almost 32 weeks pregnant(tomorrow) I have ulcerative colitis and have been in a flareup for two weeks. Im dizzy, nauseated, i have a headache, backache primarily on my left side and a general feeling of not feeling well. I went to the ER a few days ago-was diagnosed preterm labor and see my dr tomorrow. but my symptoms are getting worse. im wondering what I can do til tomorrow afternoon when im scheduled to see my OBGYNO
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Hello,
To prevent preterm labor, it is firstly and most importantly essential to treat the causative factor. Since, in your case, this seems to be a flare up of symptoms, please get these attended to as early as possible. For the time being, please take absolute bed rest, with the foot end elevated. If you are comfortable enough, try taking the left lateral position. You may take analgesic prescribed by your health care provider or use local applications. You may take anti-emetics to relieve nausea. Take adequate liquids and avoid spicy, heavy, fried foods. Hope this helps.
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How To Prevent Preterm Labor Due To Ulcerative Colitis?

Hello, To prevent preterm labor, it is firstly and most importantly essential to treat the causative factor. Since, in your case, this seems to be a flare up of symptoms, please get these attended to as early as possible. For the time being, please take absolute bed rest, with the foot end elevated. If you are comfortable enough, try taking the left lateral position. You may take analgesic prescribed by your health care provider or use local applications. You may take anti-emetics to relieve nausea. Take adequate liquids and avoid spicy, heavy, fried foods. Hope this helps.