Ulcer Pain During Pregnancy

Heartburn during pregnancy. (Photo: Getty Images)

WHEN the middle of the two entities, sometimes pregnant women no appetite, nausea, and vomiting (emesis gravidarium ) due to the influence of chorionic gonadotropin hormone . Because often on an empty stomach, then stomach ulcers could not be avoided.

ulcer disease that affects previously could exacerbate the cravings of pregnant women, namely nausea, excessive vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum ).

To overcome this problem, dr Goddess Retnowati, SpOG of RS Graha Permata Ibu give his presentation.

According to Dewi, pregnant women are vulnerable heartburn. In fact, that was not suffering from an ulcer could have been affected by heartburn during pregnancy. One of the digestive tract disease is believed to affect about 60-80 percent of pregnant women.

Typically, complaints on the area around the stomach either nausea, vomiting (emesis gravidarum ), heart burn (burning sensation in the gut), even to excessive vomiting ( hyperemesis gravidarum ).

multifactor
/> saah pregnant heartburn can be caused by various factors, including nausea and vomiting which make lazy pregnant women eat. Cravings to eat foods that are too spicy or sour, can also trigger stomach acid.

In addition, pregnant women more susceptible to complaints in the area around the stomach due to hormonal changes that affect it:

1. Estrogen

It is the hormone that functions to build the uterine lining, to keep the placenta in the uterus. These hormones have side effects cause nausea.

2. Pregesteron
/> Where to function as a relaxati on of the uterus to maintain pregnancy until the age at term (full term). However, elevated levels of this hormone resulted in the relaxation of the gastrointestinal tract resulting in slowing of gastric emptying and peristalsis (action of the bowels).

So that creates a feeling eneg, obstruction, full and nausea. This hormone can also result in the buildup of gas in the digestive tract. Gas buildup had no effect on the fetus but causes discomfort in pregnant women.

3. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin )
/> This hormone has no direct effect on the digestive tract, but it stimulates the ovaries to produce estrogen which can cause nausea.

ulcer drugs: taking appropriate doses of
/> Based on research, drugs are sold freely to deal with complaints of mag are relatively safe for consumption by pregnant women, provided appropriate dose . Because not found teratogenic effects, malformations (kecata tan) in infants. But before Moms decide for yourself, it would be wise if you consult with your doctor to be more precise type and dosage of drugs according to need.

To minimize symptoms in the digestive tract, there are two ways you can do, among other things:

Pharmacological (with drugs)

Your doctor will prescribe certain medications that can improve intestinal peristalsis and reduce gastric acid secretion, such as vitamins B6, B12, anti-histamine , antacids , H2 receptor antagonist and proton pump inhibitor .

Non-pharmacologic (without drugs)
/> use of herbal medicine , such as ginger (either in the form of bubble, syrups or capsules), acupuncture or eucalyptus oil rubbed on the body can also reduce the excess gas in the body.

Tips to prevent heartburn during pregnancy

1. Gladly accept the pregnancy, s o any complaints that arise can be accepted with sincerity.
2. Avoid stress, because it will trigger the production of stomach acid.
3. Avoid an empty stomach, a time to eat crackers when you wake up in the morning.
4. Eat small portions but often, can 4-6x/hari.
5. Reduce foods that produce gas (such as cabbage, potatoes, soft drinks), bersantan foods, fatty foods, too spicy and peppery.
6. Do not lie down directly after eating, because it will cause a feeling of fullness and heat in the stomach. (Source: Mom & Kiddie)

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