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How Can Nausea And Vomiting Be Reduced In Pregnancy?

31 years old , 61 k.g. lost 2 the last weeks, sensitive to smell , most of food & liquids .
i'm 6 weeks pregnant sufferng o severe nuasea & vomitting which i usually have to the end of pregnancy , allergic to zofran & phenergan advised to use dilectic however is not availablen my country. i'm energyless, tired , sleepy & desperate for help . what can be other options of treatment?
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Hello dear,
I understand your concern.
It is most common problem in pregnancy due to hormonal change in first trimester of pregnancy.
After body adaptation gradually it will decrease,
As it is severe in your case, you need consult with obstetrician and psychiatrist.
Take the following advice:
Increased rest time.
Take fresh outdoor air help in faster improvement
Diet care:
1. Eat when hungry
2. Small frequent diet
3. Avoid spicy fatty foods
4. Avoid pill with iron
5. High protein diet reduce vomiting
6. Try to take Herbal tea, cracker, unbuttered toast, gelatin contain desserts help to reduce severity
7. Take more carbonate beverages.

Drugs
1. Tablet metroclopramide: 5-10 mg orally 4-5 times/day
2. Tablet doxylamine: 12 mg 4 times/day
3. Tablet of Vitamin B6: 10 mg 4 times/day
4. Ginger capsule 250 mg 4 times/day

Acupressure therapy: electrical stimulation around wrist help to reduce severity.
Psychological consultation: to reduce anxiety
Behaviour therapy
Close follow up under obstetrician

Hope this may help you.
Wish you good health and faster recovery

Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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How Can Nausea And Vomiting Be Reduced In Pregnancy?

Hello dear, I understand your concern. It is most common problem in pregnancy due to hormonal change in first trimester of pregnancy. After body adaptation gradually it will decrease, As it is severe in your case, you need consult with obstetrician and psychiatrist. Take the following advice: Increased rest time. Take fresh outdoor air help in faster improvement Diet care: 1. Eat when hungry 2. Small frequent diet 3. Avoid spicy fatty foods 4. Avoid pill with iron 5. High protein diet reduce vomiting 6. Try to take Herbal tea, cracker, unbuttered toast, gelatin contain desserts help to reduce severity 7. Take more carbonate beverages. Drugs 1. Tablet metroclopramide: 5-10 mg orally 4-5 times/day 2. Tablet doxylamine: 12 mg 4 times/day 3. Tablet of Vitamin B6: 10 mg 4 times/day 4. Ginger capsule 250 mg 4 times/day Acupressure therapy: electrical stimulation around wrist help to reduce severity. Psychological consultation: to reduce anxiety Behaviour therapy Close follow up under obstetrician Hope this may help you. Wish you good health and faster recovery Best regards Dr. Sagar