The cause symptoms of reflux during pregnancy
July 5th, 2008 -- Posted in woman health | No Comments »The reflux can be seen on pregnants for two reasons during pregnancy :
thickness of the uterus.
During pregnancy thickness of the uterus mostly seen on pregnants. this condition cause for pressing against the stomach and pushing up. The “crushing” affected the stomach does move into more vertical position increases the pressure inside. If the pressure in the stomach increases, the valve that is located between esophagus and stomach holds less well. And it can open up. Under these conditions the reflux is very likely. Enough, in fact, that the valve is open for a few moments for passing the contents of the stomach esophagus. The contents of the stomach is sour. If it arrives esophagus and cause inflammations pain, burning and irritation. Typicallythe reflux seen on the last last quarter,or from the fourth month of pregnancy, when the uterus is already quite large.
For hormonal changes.
During pregnancy hormonal changes naturrally occur. These changes can cause reflux. progesterone hormone in particular may increase the risk of reflux. This hormone is used to prepare the reproductive organs to pregnancy. It helps to maintain the conditions necessary for the development of the child. The progesterone causes the reflux because it relaxes the muscles that valve between esophagus and stomach. When the muscles are relaxed valve, increases the probability that the food and acid date back nell’esofago. When the reflux is caused by hormonal changes, is particularly in the first quarter. When the production of progesterone is higher.
What are the symptoms of reflucs during pregnancy?
The main symptoms of reflux during pregnancy are:
Bruciore in stomach: It is the most typical symptoms of reflux. Its scientific name is heartburn. It is a painful and often feeling that there is burning at the top of the stomach or even higher, behind the sternum. It can last from a few minutes a few hours. It may also radiate to the neck and shoulders. It is due to rise in food esophagus, stomach acid and juices from the stomach. The acid content in the stomach in contact with the esophagus irritates and causes pain and heartburn.
Vomiting. It ‘a typical symptom of reflux. In this case is the rise in esophagus material coming from the stomach acid. It comes up in the throat or mouth leaving a burning sensation and acidity.
Excess salivation. It ‘a typical symptom of reflux. It is a defence against the rising acid in the mouth. The salvation contains bicarbonate, a substance that neutralizes acid. When the acid arrives in the throat or mouth, the body produces a lot of salvation to defend themselves, neutralizing and washing away the residue acids.
Taste of acidity in the throat and / or mouth. There is in some cases. When the reflux up in the mouth.
The anti reflux rules during pregnancy.
The reflux is a disorder that can be cured without resorting to drugs. This is true of course in less serious cases.
Who expects a child and suffers from reflux should:
Stop smoking: smoking is harmful to the development of the child. In more serious reflux.
Limiting consumption of alcohol, carbonated drinks and drinks containing caffeine.
Avoid foods that cause reflux: fatty foods, fried or spicy. Condiments and sauces. Chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, spicy or acidic foods. Tomatoes, oranges and lemon juice.
Prioritising foods rich in fiber and protein.
Avoid abundant meals. Eat little and often. And eat light several times a day. Generally we recommend that consume 6 small meals a day. In this way the production of gastric juices is more diluted over time. And these are consumed by digestion.
Do not lie down immediately after eating.
Raising the headboard of the bed of about 15-20 cm.
Avoid excessive physical or incorrect postures.
During pregnancy is also important:
Comfortable Dress: Wear clothing that does not string (especially in life) not to encourage the reflux.
Keep the weight under control: not too fat agrees in general. In this case, being overweight is a risk factor for reflux.
Prefer foods rich in calcium (dairy products): Milk is a healthy and nutritious food which alleviates the burning sensation caused by the reflux.
Doing a little ‘exercise: move helps to keep fit. It reduces the fat. It helps digestion and download the nervous tension.