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Suggest Remedy For Stomach Cramps During Pregnancy

I am 31 week pregnant about 1 week ago I woke up at night with stomach cramp.after a couple of minutes I had to go to the toilet empty my bowel then almost immediately I threw up I started feeling dizzy like about I was going to faint.this all lasted about one hour.any way the same thing happene to me yesterday .i have no idea what is happening shoul I go to the doctor?
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
In pregnancy, digestion is usually hampered due to pregnancy hormones & poor movements of food in bowels.This may result in constipation/ gasses, digestive disturbances.
Your symptoms suggest poor digestion/ dis comfort in lying down position. The increased abdominal pressure causes cramps/sudden bowel movement, followed by postural hypo tension so the dizziness.
Home care -
Do not go to bed immediately after food, walk at least 1900 steps before sleeping.
Eat light in night,
Include plenty of water & fibers in your diet.
Consult doctor for medicines like digestive enzymes if indicated.
Doctor may give pills to relax uterine muscles if indicated. Thanks.

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Suggest Remedy For Stomach Cramps During Pregnancy

Hi, I understand your concern. In pregnancy, digestion is usually hampered due to pregnancy hormones & poor movements of food in bowels.This may result in constipation/ gasses, digestive disturbances. Your symptoms suggest poor digestion/ dis comfort in lying down position. The increased abdominal pressure causes cramps/sudden bowel movement, followed by postural hypo tension so the dizziness. Home care - Do not go to bed immediately after food, walk at least 1900 steps before sleeping. Eat light in night, Include plenty of water & fibers in your diet. Consult doctor for medicines like digestive enzymes if indicated. Doctor may give pills to relax uterine muscles if indicated. Thanks.