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Pregnant With Constant Heartburn And Vomiting, Taking Zantac. Have Constant Burning In Throat. Relief From Symptoms?
I am 39.2 weeks pregnant and have had constant heartburn with vomiting from week 16. I have been given zantac for the last 8 weeks and have kept a sickness diary. On average I keep only 1 days food down a week. The burning in my throat is constant even when drinking water but I do persist on trying to drink a couple of pints even when I m physically sick. Gaviscon and milk are also regular staples but these are losing there effect. Is there anything else I can do to relieve theses symptoms? In addition I have had some period cramping for the past 3 weeks but nothing has come of it.
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
Hello
thank you for your query.
The period like cramping is indicative of an imminent labour as you are near term
Some amount of heartburn and vomiting is common in pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester.
However, what you describe sounds pretty severe.
Continue taking the antacids.
have very small, but frequent meals.
Try surviving more on liquids.
Avoid an oily or spicy diet - stick to bland, semi solid foods.
Make sure you are not overmedicated, as medicines can lead to gastritis.
The symptoms should regress after delivery, hwoever if they dont, please consult a gastroenterologist and consider an endoscopy for diagnosis.
Take care.
thank you for your query.
The period like cramping is indicative of an imminent labour as you are near term
Some amount of heartburn and vomiting is common in pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester.
However, what you describe sounds pretty severe.
Continue taking the antacids.
have very small, but frequent meals.
Try surviving more on liquids.
Avoid an oily or spicy diet - stick to bland, semi solid foods.
Make sure you are not overmedicated, as medicines can lead to gastritis.
The symptoms should regress after delivery, hwoever if they dont, please consult a gastroenterologist and consider an endoscopy for diagnosis.
Take care.
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