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What Causes Burning Feeling Above Belly During Pregnancy?
Hi I am just starting my third trimaster in my pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy. I am now 38 years old. I am starting to have terrible burning top of my belly and bellow my chest. Specialy, on my left side. Feels like external burning, out side my skin. What could be the reason Doctor? The pain is terrible, hard to bare it.
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Hi,
The possible causes for this burning sensation are-stretching of the skin surface causing dryness and hence burning; this can be relieved by application of moisturizing lotion and/or olive oil to the abdomen. If the burning sensation is originating deeper, it could be from a heart burn; antacids, cold liquids and diet modifications help to cure this. Stretched nerve endings also can lead to such sensation; may be difficult to pacify until after delivery but help can be had from cold packs and vitamin supplements. Hope this helps.
The possible causes for this burning sensation are-stretching of the skin surface causing dryness and hence burning; this can be relieved by application of moisturizing lotion and/or olive oil to the abdomen. If the burning sensation is originating deeper, it could be from a heart burn; antacids, cold liquids and diet modifications help to cure this. Stretched nerve endings also can lead to such sensation; may be difficult to pacify until after delivery but help can be had from cold packs and vitamin supplements. Hope this helps.
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