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How To Overcome The Constipation Problem Caused During Pregnancy?

hai doc,i am 29weeks pregnant..these days i am highly constipated my gyn suggest me not to give pressure while going to loo...but bcoz of constipation i'm not able to eat properly..my stomach is hard right now.my gyn told me that i have gas in my stomach.i am unable tosleep..i'm getting severe leg and back pain if i stand continuosly fo half-an-hour.plz give me your suggestion so that i can get ood relief...plz help me
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
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hi,constipation is a common problem in pregnancy as the hormone progestrone decreases the intestinal motility.do not worry.1.drink lot of water min 12 glasses a day.2.eat green leafy vegetables for one meal and atleast 1 fruit a day.3.you can start taking syrup cremaffin 2 tsf at bedtime,its a stool softener.4.for gas in the stomach take 2 spoons of syrup gelusil 2 times a day aND avoid oily spicy cheesy food.eat light frequent meals.drink cold milk.take care.
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How To Overcome The Constipation Problem Caused During Pregnancy?

hi,constipation is a common problem in pregnancy as the hormone progestrone decreases the intestinal motility.do not worry.1.drink lot of water min 12 glasses a day.2.eat green leafy vegetables for one meal and atleast 1 fruit a day.3.you can start taking syrup cremaffin 2 tsf at bedtime,its a stool softener.4.for gas in the stomach take 2 spoons of syrup gelusil 2 times a day aND avoid oily spicy cheesy food.eat light frequent meals.drink cold milk.take care.