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Suggest Remedy For Burning Sensations Of Throat And Stomach In Pregnant Woman

Hi doctor, my wife is pregnant and its her 8th going on. She is having burning sensation right from throat till stomach. Can you suggest best remedies for this problem. Will gelusil or any other antacid will be she during pregnancy? Regards Harshit
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
IN pregnancy ( specially in later months)- such symptoms occur due to-
- Due to stretched abdominal wall & indigestion there are more chances of gastric regurgitation & burning in throat .
- Pregnancy hormones causing lessened intestinal movements & hampered digestion, this leads to constipation, acidity, gasses.B complex depletion caused thereby adds to the problem.
Both the conditions cause throat & stomach burning.It can be managed well by-
- avoiding spicy / oily food eating bland food.
- avoiding excess water/ liquid after food/ before going to bed,
- avoid immediate sleeping after eating.
- sleep with head end raised ( propped up position)
- take mild stool soothner & avoid constipation.
* Consult your doctor for specific medicine- proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole
Gelusil is safe in pregnancy & is soothing to throat.B complex supplements help.
Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Burning Sensations Of Throat And Stomach In Pregnant Woman

Hi, I understand your concern. IN pregnancy ( specially in later months)- such symptoms occur due to- - Due to stretched abdominal wall & indigestion there are more chances of gastric regurgitation & burning in throat . - Pregnancy hormones causing lessened intestinal movements & hampered digestion, this leads to constipation, acidity, gasses.B complex depletion caused thereby adds to the problem. Both the conditions cause throat & stomach burning.It can be managed well by- - avoiding spicy / oily food eating bland food. - avoiding excess water/ liquid after food/ before going to bed, - avoid immediate sleeping after eating. - sleep with head end raised ( propped up position) - take mild stool soothner & avoid constipation. * Consult your doctor for specific medicine- proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole Gelusil is safe in pregnancy & is soothing to throat.B complex supplements help. Thanks.