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Suggest Remedy For Acidity Problem In Pregnancy
Hello Doctpr, My wife is 6months pregnent. Now a days her acidity is more always getting burning sensation. Mostly in night time she is unable to sleep due to acidity. I want to know what may be reason she is getting acidity problem and what is the remedy. Thanks in Advance.Rajesh
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Pregnancy hormones can cause the lower esophageal sphincter (the muscular valve between the stomach and esophagus) to relax, allowing stomach acids to splash back up into the esophagus and cause burning sensation. In addition, the enlarged uterus can crowd the abdomen, pushing stomach acids upward. Although it's rare, gallstones can also cause heartburn during pregnancy.
To reduce burning sensation during pregnancy without hurting your baby, you should try the following:
Eat several small meals each day instead of three large ones.
Eat slowly.
Avoid fried, spicy, or rich foods, or any foods that seem to cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and increase the risk of heartburn.
Drink less while eating. Drinking large amounts while eating may increase the risk of acid reflux and heartburn.
Don't lie down directly after eating.
Keep the head of your bed higher than the foot of your bed. Or place pillows under your shoulders to help prevent stomach acids from rising into your chest.
Wear loose-fitting clothing. Tight-fitting clothes can increase the pressure on your stomach and abdomen.
Avoid constipation.
Take Omeprazole 20- 40 mg daily orally and also liquid sucralfate 1G three times a day. Both are safe in pregnancy.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Pregnancy hormones can cause the lower esophageal sphincter (the muscular valve between the stomach and esophagus) to relax, allowing stomach acids to splash back up into the esophagus and cause burning sensation. In addition, the enlarged uterus can crowd the abdomen, pushing stomach acids upward. Although it's rare, gallstones can also cause heartburn during pregnancy.
To reduce burning sensation during pregnancy without hurting your baby, you should try the following:
Eat several small meals each day instead of three large ones.
Eat slowly.
Avoid fried, spicy, or rich foods, or any foods that seem to cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and increase the risk of heartburn.
Drink less while eating. Drinking large amounts while eating may increase the risk of acid reflux and heartburn.
Don't lie down directly after eating.
Keep the head of your bed higher than the foot of your bed. Or place pillows under your shoulders to help prevent stomach acids from rising into your chest.
Wear loose-fitting clothing. Tight-fitting clothes can increase the pressure on your stomach and abdomen.
Avoid constipation.
Take Omeprazole 20- 40 mg daily orally and also liquid sucralfate 1G three times a day. Both are safe in pregnancy.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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