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What Causes Loose Stools And Bad Breath During Pregnancy?
I am 36 weeks pregnant for the last couple of days I have had on and off feeling like im coming on my period my poo has been constantly runny every time I go to the toilet and my breath/throat takes likes eggs is this normal or something to worry about
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
Hello ma'am and welcome.
The increased frequency of bowel movements during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters is due to the pressure the growing uterus applies on the bowels. This makes you want to visit the toilet frquently and does not let you hold your bowels for long. This is perfectly normal and is nothing to worry about.
As for the bad breath this also could be due to a hormonal effect, but it would still be better to visit a doctor to rule out conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and halitosis.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
The increased frequency of bowel movements during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters is due to the pressure the growing uterus applies on the bowels. This makes you want to visit the toilet frquently and does not let you hold your bowels for long. This is perfectly normal and is nothing to worry about.
As for the bad breath this also could be due to a hormonal effect, but it would still be better to visit a doctor to rule out conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and halitosis.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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