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What Causes Abdominal Discomfort And Foul Smelling Belches?

I am 28 weeks pregnant and was having abdominal discomfort the past 3-4 days, I work up today w the same and burping that leaves a sulfur egg taste in my mouth...ugh... Is this a normal part of pregnancy or ... The nausea, GI distress, constipation / diarrhea, has returned now too, it went away after week 16 and is now back .
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
Your problems seems to be out of digestive disturbances.
In pregnancy bowel movements are slowed down due to pregnancy hormones + pregnant ladies are forced to eat double for the baby, This increases load on the bowels resulting in nausea/ gastric distress/constipation/diarrhea.( can use antacids/ anti flatulent tablets ( Gelusil MPS), Lactulose suspension to combat constipation, plenty of fluids/rest for diarrhea. Doctor's advise indicated if not relieved in 2 days.)
Though it is a common effect of pregnancy , it needs to be managed well-
_ Eat in multiple small servings instead of two full meals,take a well balanced food .Avoid drinking excess water while you eat. Drink water 1.5 hours of eating.
- Take sufficient fibers in diet( fruits with skin, fibers in salads/vegetables,eat unprocessed food) -
- drink 10-12 glasses of water in a day.
- -Do regular yoga exercises( under expert guidance),walking - 45 minutes.
- Add digestive enzyme Syrups after food.
- have a sound sleep &positive mind.
Thanks.
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What Causes Abdominal Discomfort And Foul Smelling Belches?

Hi, I understand your concern. Your problems seems to be out of digestive disturbances. In pregnancy bowel movements are slowed down due to pregnancy hormones + pregnant ladies are forced to eat double for the baby, This increases load on the bowels resulting in nausea/ gastric distress/constipation/diarrhea.( can use antacids/ anti flatulent tablets ( Gelusil MPS), Lactulose suspension to combat constipation, plenty of fluids/rest for diarrhea. Doctor s advise indicated if not relieved in 2 days.) Though it is a common effect of pregnancy , it needs to be managed well- _ Eat in multiple small servings instead of two full meals,take a well balanced food .Avoid drinking excess water while you eat. Drink water 1.5 hours of eating. - Take sufficient fibers in diet( fruits with skin, fibers in salads/vegetables,eat unprocessed food) - - drink 10-12 glasses of water in a day. - -Do regular yoga exercises( under expert guidance),walking - 45 minutes. - Add digestive enzyme Syrups after food. - have a sound sleep &positive mind. Thanks.