Dry heaves while pregnant

Dry Heaving: Treatment, Causes, and More

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Exercise

Exercising at too high of an intensity can cause your diaphragm to contract. In turn, that can lead to dry heaving. Exercising on a full stomach can also cause dry heaving.

Avoid eating a large meal right before exercising. You should also slowly build your tolerance to activity instead of starting at a high intensity. Doing so can reduce your risk of exercise-induced dry heaves. If you start to dry heave or feel nauseous, take a break and slowly sip small amounts of water.

Consuming excess alcohol

Binge drinking or drinking large amounts of alcohol can lead to dry heaving or vomiting. Limit the amount of alcohol you consume. Eating while you drink may also help avoid dry heaving. If you start to dry heave, stop consuming alcohol. Try slowly sipping water and nibbling on easy-to-digest foods, such as saltine crackers.

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes symptoms of heartburn, also known as acid reflux. It can cause the regurgitation of partially digested foods and lead to discomfort while swallowing or breathing, among other symptoms. This condition may also cause dry heaving in some people.

Your doctor may prescribe medication to help manage symptoms of GERD. You can also try lifestyle changes, such as eating smaller meals or avoiding spicy or greasy foods.

Medication

Some medications for anxiety and depression may cause nausea and vomiting. If your doctor suspects that your current medication is causing you to dry heave, they may recommend switching to a different type or brand to offer relief. Do not change your medication without your doctor’s approval.

Other conditions

Other conditions that may lead to dry heaving are:

infection
anxiety
pancreatitis
severe liver or kidney problems

Treating these conditions should help reduce dry heaving. If you have one of these conditions and dry heaving, talk to your doctor. It’s important to let your doctor know about all of your symptoms, even if they don’t seem related.

Dry heaving is also common during early pregnancy, where many women experience morning sickness. You might experience dry heaving combined with nausea. Despite the name, morning sickness can happen at any time of day. Morning sickness and its related symptoms tend to ease up during the second trimester.

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Treatment focuses on ensuring you and your baby get enough nutrients through food. Treating dry heaving and nausea can also increase your quality of life. Some measures used to treat dry heaving in pregnancy include taking:

ginger
vitamin B6
mint
lemon oil
chamomile
anti-nausea medications

You can also try acupuncture or acustimulation, which is mild electrical stimulation on acupuncture points.

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However, research shows that the effectiveness of treatment can vary. One study reviewed 41 different clinical trials involving 5,449 pregnant women. This data included many treatment options. The review found that the effectiveness of multiple treatments for nausea in pregnancy was inconsistent. While side effects weren’t noted, it’s still important to reach out to your doctor before taking any new medication or supplement, natural or not. Your doctor can help determine if it’s a good option for you.

Home remedies are often the first line of treatment. You may consider the following tips.

Don’t lie down on a full stomach, which can make it easier for stomach acids to flow back up through the esophagus.
Rest if you feel nauseous while exercising.
Eat saltines, rice, toast, or other foods that are easy to digest if you feel nauseous.
Have a banana in the morning. It’s also a good preworkout snack.
Eat chicken soup or other broth-based foods.
Avoid eating large meals. Eat small amounts every 2 to 3 hours instead.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Avoid items such as alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, or fatty or spicy foods. These foods may cause acid reflux.
If vomiting occurs, stay hydrated. You can wait to eat until the nausea passes, however.

If your dry heaving doesn’t improve after trying home remedies, it’s time to see a doctor. They can help determine the cause.

They may also prescribe antinausea medications. Some of these drugs are available over-the-counter (OTC). These drugs are called antiemetics and work by blocking certain substances in the body that play a role in nausea. Taking them may stop dry heaving, too. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) is a motion sickness medication that may alleviate nausea that leads to dry heaving.

Always talk to your doctor before taking any OTC medication for dry heaving. Side effects of these drugs are minor, including dry mouth and constipation. However, the medication may worsen other conditions that you have, such as glaucoma and high blood pressure. These drugs also shouldn’t be taken by children younger than 12 years.

When to seek immediate medical attention

You should also see your doctor right away if you have:

severe chest pain
sharp abdominal pains
dizziness or weakness
an increased heart rate
little to no urination
blood in your urine
bloody vomit or stools
breathing difficulties
severe muscle pain or weakness

These symptoms could indicate a more serious condition.

You may find that certain simple lifestyle changes can help prevent dry heaving. Try these tips:

Eat smaller meals throughout the day, especially if you’re pregnant.
Avoid working out on a full stomach.
Drink more water.
Reduce or eliminate your alcohol consumption.
Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach.
Get adequate sleep.
Manage your stress.

For most people, dry heaving is an acute condition, meaning it lasts for a short time and then goes away. It can be treated with home remedies or minor treatments. It’s important to see your doctor if your symptoms don’t improve. Ongoing dry heaving can indicate an underlying medical problem.

Nausea and Vomiting In Pregnancy: Let’s Talk About It!

What is NVP?

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is a very common medical condition in pregnancy. The severity can range from a mild to moderate course that resolves with conservative treatment or the addition of a medication, to a severe, prolonged course requiring multiple visits to the physician’s office or hospital. Early recognition and treatment of symptoms is ideal. However, signs of the condition are often times not communicated to the physician, which allows symptoms to get worse. As a result, it is extremely important to let your physician know if you are suffering from NVP.

NVP occurs in 50-90% of pregnancies. Although NVP is referred to as “morning sickness”, symptoms can occur at any time of the day and last any amount of time. Symptoms of NVP can include any of the following: nausea, gagging, retching, dry heaving, vomiting, and odor and/or food aversion. Each person usually has certain factors that trigger episodes of nausea and vomiting. NVP typically starts between 4-9 weeks of pregnancy, with a peak in symptoms at 12-15 weeks. NVP usually resolves by 20 weeks of pregnancy, although there are some patients who experience symptoms well after 20 weeks, and even up to delivery.

What is hyperemesis gravidarum?

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), the most severe form of NVP, occurs in 0. 3-3% of pregnancies. HG includes severe and persistent nausea and vomiting, weight loss, abnormalities in laboratory values and dehydration. If diagnosed with HG, hospital admission for intravenous fluids (IVF) and medications is often required. A patient with NVP that has been under-treated can develop HG. As a result, telling your physician that you are experiencing NVP is important.

What causes NVP? Am I at increased risk for developing NVP?

Hormones

The normal hormonal changes in pregnancy are a cause of NVP. Estrogen, hCG, progesterone and thyroid hormones all contribute to the development of symptoms; the most drastic changes occur during the first trimester. TSH, a thyroid hormone, and the pregnancy hormone, hCG, are very similar. As a result, when hCG increases as a pregnancy progresses, symptoms of an overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, may develop. These symptoms most often go away as the pregnancy progresses and hCG levels reach a plateau, making treatment of the short-lived hyperthyroidism unnecessary. In addition, the more hCG a patient has circulating in their system, as seen with twins and other multiple gestations, the more severe the NVP may be.

GI system

During pregnancy, the gastrointestinal (GI) system undergoes significant changes that may contribute to the symptoms of NVP. The hormonal changes of pregnancy, mainly estrogen and progesterone, cause the GI system to slow down or speed up at different times, which causes food and drink to progress through the GI system at abnormal speeds. As a result, nausea, vomiting and constipation or diarrhea may occur. In addition, as the uterus gets bigger, the abdominal organs are pushed higher up into the abdomen and put stress on the area where the esophagus meets the stomach, or gastro-esophageal (GE) junction. This can cause heartburn, reflux, nausea and vomiting. If you already have conditions like diabetic gastroparesis, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), a history of gastric bypass surgery, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD or IBS), you are more likely to experience more severe symptoms of NVP.

Genetics and other risk factors

There is also a genetic factor that contributes to the development of NVP. In fact, not only is your chance increased if your mother or sister suffered form NVP, or you had NVP in a prior pregnancy, but the severity of NVP is also affected by your genetic predisposition. Genetics also play a role on the development of HG. Risk factors for the development of NVP include multiple gestations, molar pregnancy, and a positive family history of NVP. NVP and HG are also more common in women pregnant with their first child, young women, and obese women. For women who have NVP after 20 weeks of pregnancy, older age, having multiple prior births and obesity play a role. Finally, stress, lack of sleep, gastric ulcers, and migraines can play a role in the severity of NVP symptoms.

If NVP is what I am supposed to experience, why do I feel so bad?

Although most patients who experience NVP feel that it is a “right of passage” everyone goes through, there can be a significant effect on family and social life, physical and mental health, employment, and finances. Many patients with NVP have to alter their day-to-day routines because of their symptoms, miss days of work, and have trouble taking care of other children and household duties. In a worst case scenario, you may develop depression and anxiety because of your inability to keep up with what you were able to do before you were pregnant, and overall, just don’t feel well at a time when you want to be happy and excited for a new pregnancy. In addition, family members and friends may tell women suffering form NVP that they should not complain about the nausea and vomiting because everyone goes through it. This approach simply allows symptoms to progress to a point where treatment may become more difficult and less effective. As a result, recognizing that “morning sickness” has become a problem and being willing to talk to your physician about it is crucial. Starting treatment sooner than later may help prevent the development of anxiety and depression, and progression of symptoms to a more advanced stage.

Could my nausea and vomiting be caused by something else?

Although nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy is most likely due to NVP, other causes should also be considered. If your symptoms begin before 10 weeks of pregnancy, it is likely NVP. If the diagnosis of NVP or HG is made early in pregnancy, but there is poor response to initial treatment, other symptoms are present, or symptoms begin after 9-10 weeks of pregnancy, other causes of nausea and vomiting may be the reason for your symptoms.

Signs that something else is causing NVP

Fever: a source of infection, like a virus or urinary tract infection, should be considered.
Pain specifically in the right or left side of your abdomen, along with nausea and vomiting: you may have appendicitis, an ovarian cyst or other medical complication of pregnancy.
Persistent headache with nausea and vomiting: you may be dehydrated, or if you are more than 20 weeks pregnant, preeclampsia, a blood pressure disorder of pregnancy, may be the cause.
Multiple episodes of vomiting and pain in the top part of your abdomen, or blood-tinged vomiting: you may have developed an ulcer.
Heartburn and reflux: can occur along with NVP, and appropriate treatment will improve symptoms.

What can be done if I have NVP?

Tell your provider

The first opportunity to address the symptoms of NVP is during a prenatal visit. If you are experiencing symptoms before the first prenatal visit, you can call the provider’s office and ask for an earlier appointment, or talk to a nurse who can give you recommendations. It is important that you tell your provider if you are experiencing symptoms.

Dietary and lifestyle modifications

If you have certain odor or food aversions, be sure to avoid them if at all possible.
Eat multiple small meals a day is better than eating large meals in order to keep some amount of food on the stomach at all times, rather than have a full stomach, which can trigger vomiting episodes.
Drink smaller volumes of liquids multiple times a day is also helpful, but try to drink up to 2 liters a day of water if possible.
Eat foods with higher protein and carbohydrates and lower fat content, especially during times when you have the worst symptoms. If you are having multiple episodes of nausea and vomiting, try the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast), and then add foods containing higher protein content as your symptoms are more controlled. In addition, prenatal vitamins containing iron or iron supplementation pills should be avoided until symptoms are under control and you are finally able to eat a normal meal.
Vitamin B6 (up to 100 mg daily) supplementation and ginger (up to 1000 mg daily) are believed to act on the GI tract by increasing motility and decreasing episodes of vomiting.
Avoid stress and getting adequate rest.
General acupressure or electrical stimulation at the P6 (Neiguan) point of the wrist.

Medications

For some patients, lifestyle and dietary modifications will not work. Almost 10% of patients will require treatment with a prescribed medicine to treat NVP. If you think you need this form of treatment, ask your provider. There are many options available to you; some which are perfectly safe in the first trimester. Treatment with a prescribed medicine may be necessary in order to prevent your symptoms from getting out of control and affecting you and the pregnancy. Talking with your provider early on will allow them to track your symptoms and be able to decide when medication is needed.

What about the fetus?

Although NVP does not affect the developing fetus in a majority of cases, if you get to the point where you become dehydrated, lose weight and cannot get liquids or food into your system over a prolonged period of time, the pregnancy may become affected. In this case, you need to see your provider or go to the hospital for evaluation and treatment as soon as possible.

For more information on NVP:

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Early toxemia of pregnancy - causes and treatment

When does early toxemia begin during pregnancy
Manifestation of early toxicosis
Causes of early toxicosis
Severity of toxicosis during pregnancy
How to manage morning sickness and relieve symptoms
Principles of treatment of early toxicosis

Most women, having barely learned about the onset of pregnancy, expect to feel unwell, bouts of nausea and even vomiting. Indeed, early toxicosis often becomes a constant companion of many expectant mothers in the early stages of pregnancy. Is there any way to alleviate these unpleasant symptoms?

Toxicosis (and doctors call this condition gestosis) is a syndrome that is defined as a violation of a woman's adaptation to pregnancy. According to the time of occurrence, early preeclampsia is distinguished, which will be discussed in this article, and late preeclampsia, which appears in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy and is manifested by edema, increased blood pressure and the appearance of protein in the urine.

When early morning sickness begins in pregnancy

Early morning sickness usually occurs in the first half of pregnancy. As a rule, after the end of the formation of the placenta, that is, at 12-13 weeks of pregnancy, the phenomena of toxicosis stop. During a normal pregnancy, adaptive changes in the function of almost all organs and systems occur in a woman's body, which are regulated by the nervous system with the participation of endocrine glands. Toxicosis also occurs due to the impossibility of the adaptive mechanisms of the body of the expectant mother to adequately meet the needs of the developing fetus.

Manifestation of early toxicosis

The most common manifestation of toxicosis is vomiting. Other forms of early toxicosis are very rare:

pregnancy dermatosis is a group of skin diseases that occur during pregnancy and disappear after it. When it occurs in early pregnancy, dermatosis is caused by immune disorders in the body of a pregnant woman, and is also most often found in patients with diseases of the digestive and endocrine systems. The most common form of dermatoses of pregnancy is pruritus gravidarum, which can be on a small area of the skin or spread throughout the body, including the feet and palms.
tetany (chorea) of pregnant women. This condition occurs when the function of the parathyroid glands decreases, as a result of which calcium metabolism in the body is disturbed. Clinically, the disease is manifested by muscle cramps, more often cramps occur in the fingers, sometimes in the muscles of the face.
salivation - increased secretion of saliva, in connection with which there is a large loss of fluid (up to 1 liter per day). Salivation can be an independent manifestation of toxicosis or accompany vomiting of pregnant women. In the development of salivation, not only changes in the central nervous system are important, but also local disturbances in the salivary glands and their ducts under the influence of hormonal changes.
Pregnancy bronchial asthma is an extremely rare form of preeclampsia.
osteomalacia of pregnancy - softening of the bones due to a violation of the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, while the bones of the pelvis and spine are more often affected
neuropathy and psychopathy of pregnant women.

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Causes of toxicosis in the early stages

There are many theories trying to explain the causes and mechanisms of development of early toxicosis: the most recognized are the so-called neuro-reflex and immunological.

According to the neuro-reflex concept , vomiting occurs as a result of a violation of the relationship between the cerebral cortex and subcortical structures. During pregnancy, the subcortical centers of the brain begin to work more intensively than usual, which are responsible for most protective reflexes, including breathing and cardiac activity. In the same areas of the subcortical structures are the vomiting and salivary centers, the nuclei of the olfactory system of the brain. Excitation processes also capture them. Therefore, nausea and vomiting may be preceded by such phenomena as deepening of breathing, increased heart rate, an increase in the amount of saliva, pallor due to vasospasm, and a change in smell.

Immunological disorders play a certain role in the development of preeclampsia . The timing of the onset of vomiting usually coincides with the formation of blood circulation in the placenta, increased reproduction of white blood cells - lymphocytes, which are involved in immune reactions. The fetus is foreign to the mother's body, and her immune system reacts to it in this way. After the full maturation of the placenta, which accumulates all these immune cells, toxicosis usually disappears.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) plays a certain role in the development of vomiting during pregnancy. This hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy. Its high concentration can provoke vomiting.

The severity of toxicosis during pregnancy

The main symptom of early toxicosis of pregnant women is vomiting. Depending on the frequency of its occurrence, as well as the degree of metabolic disorders in the body of the expectant mother, doctors distinguish three degrees of severity of vomiting during pregnancy.

How to manage morning sickness and relieve symptoms

Treatment for mild morning sickness is usually done at home. But, nevertheless, a pregnant woman should be under the supervision of doctors, take all the tests recommended by the doctor, and follow the appointments. This will allow the doctor to monitor the condition of the future mother's body and prevent possible complications in time. A woman needs to organize a normal sleep and rest regimen, walks in the fresh air, a calm atmosphere in the family are shown.

Proper nutrition

You need to eat in small portions, fractionally, every 2-3 hours. Food should be easily digestible, high-calorie and fortified whenever possible. In connection with a decrease in appetite, they recommend varied and pleasant food for the expectant mother, that is, products are selected taking into account the desires of the pregnant woman, with the exception of spicy dishes and smoked meats. It is important to remember that very hot or very cold food often induces vomiting, so the dishes should be warm. Reception of alkaline mineral waters in small volumes 5-6 times a day is shown.

If nausea and vomiting occur in the morning, immediately after waking up, it is recommended to have breakfast while lying in bed without getting up. For breakfast, you can eat dry crackers, crackers, drink tea or water with lemon, light yogurt is allowed. It is better to put all this next to the bed in advance or ask someone to bring breakfast.

Every woman chooses for herself a remedy that helps to fight nausea. Someone helps a slice of orange, lemon or apple, some expectant mothers carry crackers or mint sweets with them to alleviate the symptoms of toxicosis. Pumpkin juice has a good antiemetic effect. Many pregnant women benefit from ginger tea. It is prepared very simply:

ginger root finely chopped or grated on a coarse grater is poured with boiling water and infused for 15-20 minutes. Tea can be drunk warm or chilled, adding lemon, mint or honey to it.

Fats and proteins of animal origin are recommended to be consumed in the morning, when pancreatic enzymes are more active. Dairy products are best eaten after dinner or before bed.

Do not use food with preservatives, broiler meat, fast food, fast food.

To maintain metabolic processes in the body, it is advisable to drink 2-2.5 liters of fluid per day. With increased vomiting, it is not recommended to consume solid and liquid food at the same time. Liquids should not be drunk 30 minutes before and within 1.5 hours after eating, as this provokes vomiting by stretching the walls of the stomach and affecting the receptors.

Decoctions and infusions

Oat broth

As an enveloping agent, that is, a substance that forms a mucous film and prevents irritation of receptors on the walls of the stomach and intestines, oat broth is recommended. It is prepared as follows: 2-3 tbsp. spoons of oat grains are washed, pour 500-700 ml of water, boil over low heat under a lid for 30 minutes. The broth is drained, the grains are crushed and poured with new water and boiled until fully cooked. The resulting mass is crushed with a blender. You need to use the decoction on an empty stomach and in the evening before going to bed, but not earlier than 2 hours after dinner, and also throughout the day in small portions.
It has a particularly good effect in combination with rosehip infusion.

Rosehip infusion

This infusion is a good source of vitamins and microelements - it contains vitamins C, K, P and PP, potassium, manganese, iron, and contributes to the normalization of the gallbladder function. To prepare it, you need 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of crushed rose hips with 250 ml of boiling water and insist in a thermos for about 2 hours.
The following infusions and decoctions contribute to reducing nausea and improving the condition of the expectant mother.

Phytonast

Take equally: valerian root, common anise fruits, fireweed leaves, linden flowers, marigold flowers, common blueberry shoots, blood red hawthorn fruits. 1 st. Pour 500 ml of boiling water over a spoonful of the mixture ground in a coffee grinder and insist in a thermos for 2 hours, then strain. Take the infusion as needed, up to 6 times a day in a heated form, 1/3 cup.

Benediktov's collection

To prepare this collection you will need: common yarrow (10 g), peppermint herb (20 g), shepherd's purse herb (20 g), valerian officinalis rhizomes (10 g), calendula officinalis inflorescences (20 g) and inflorescences of chamomile officinalis (20 g). Pour 10 g of the mixture with 400 ml of water, soak in a water bath for 30 minutes, strain. Take 50 ml 6 times a day for 25 days, three courses with 15-day breaks.

Viburnum with honey

Grind 2 tbsp. tablespoons of fresh viburnum berries, pour 250 ml of boiling water over them, heat for 10 minutes in a water bath, strain, add a little honey. Take 1/3 cup of warm infusion before meals 3-4 times a day.

Cranberries with mint, honey and lemon

Squeeze the juice from 250 g of cranberries, cool it, boil the pulp in 1 liter of water, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of mint leaves and leave for 15 minutes under the lid. Strain, dissolve in a hot broth 2-3 tbsp. tablespoons of honey, let cool to room temperature, add chilled cranberry juice and a slice of lemon. Drink 0.5 cup after meals or when nausea occurs.

Rose hips with apples

Crushed rose hips (about 1 tbsp) pour 250 ml of boiling water, add 0.5 tbsp. tablespoons of dried apples, heat in a water bath for 15-20 minutes. This drink can be consumed throughout the day instead of tea.

Rosehip with garden berries

To make a drink you will need: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of rose hips, 1 tbsp. spoon of raspberries, 1 tbsp. spoon of blackcurrant leaves, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of lingonberry leaves. 2 tbsp. spoons of the mixture pour 500 ml of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, leave for 1 hour, strain. Take 100 ml of decoction 3 times a day.

Therapeutic exercise

Among non-drug treatments, exercise therapy has a good effect. The complex of exercises includes walking, deep breathing with stretching of the muscles of the trunk and limbs. It is necessary to exclude inclinations, they can increase nausea. The complex includes dynamic exercises for training the muscles of the arms, legs, relaxation exercises. Remedial gymnastics also includes training in breathing techniques. As a result, the body is saturated with oxygen, the excitability of the vomiting center decreases - toxicosis is relieved.

Physiotherapeutic procedures

Physiotherapeutic procedures for the treatment of early toxicosis include electrosleep, acupuncture, laser therapy . Electrosleep is a method that uses low frequency currents to induce sleep. The duration of the procedure is from 60 to 90 minutes, the course of treatment is 6-8 sessions.

Laser therapy

In the complex therapy of early toxicosis, blood is irradiated with a helium-neon laser through a light guide passed through a needle placed in the cubital vein. The procedure lasts 15-20 minutes. The therapeutic effect is achieved due to the influence of the laser on blood cells, changes in its properties, accumulation of biologically active substances in the blood. As a result, the metabolism in cells changes, the resistance of tissues and the body to adverse conditions increases, and the vitality increases.

Acupuncture, acupuncture

Treatment methods based on stimulation of biologically active points and zones on the body and face. With early toxicosis, such an effect changes the tone of the nervous system of a pregnant woman. A session of acupuncture is carried out 1-2 times a week and lasts 15-30 minutes.

Acupressure method is effective for morning sickness and vomiting of pregnant women. To do this, you need to press your finger on a point that is located on the inside of the wrist, in the middle, 3 transverse fingers above the palm.

Aromatherapy

The use of plant aromas has a positive effect on the expectant mother and baby. By inhaling pleasant aromas, you can achieve a good psychological effect, create a good mood, and reduce the effects of toxicosis. During pregnancy, aroma lamps, aroma medallions, pads - sachets are mainly used. To relieve nausea and vomiting, oils of noble laurel, lemon, lavender, cardamom present, dill, lemon balm, peppermint, anise, eucalyptus, ginger are suitable. To flavor the air, you can use the following mixture 0 3 drops of lavender oil, 1 drop of peppermint oil, 1 drop of eucalyptus oil.

Principles of treatment of early toxicosis

Even with a mild course of early toxicosis of pregnant women, the attending physician will definitely prescribe a number of tests - a general blood test, a general urinalysis, a biochemical blood test, a hemostasiogram. This is necessary to control the condition of a pregnant woman and to timely prescribe medications to correct the changes that occur in the body.

If non-drug remedies are ineffective, the doctor prescribes medications that help fight toxicosis. First of all, these are herbal sedatives, homeopathic medicines for nausea, vitamin B6 preparations, antiemetics.

If, despite all the therapy, vomiting increases, the doctor detects changes in blood and urine tests, and body weight continues to progressively decrease, hospitalization is indicated.

An intravenous infusion of medicines is carried out in the hospital, which restores the fluid, microelements and proteins lost by the body. A pregnant woman receives at least 2-2. 5 liters of fluid intravenously per day.

To improve blood flow through the placenta and improve oxygen supply to the fetus, oxygen therapy can be prescribed - inhalation of an oxygen-air mixture for 20-30 minutes twice a day.

Most often, the effects of toxicosis gradually decrease by 12-13 weeks of pregnancy.

Mild

Mild vomiting on an empty stomach or after meals occurs 3 to 5 times a day. Despite vomiting, part of the food is still retained and significant weight loss is not observed in such pregnant women. The general condition does not suffer significantly, there are no changes in blood and urine tests. Such vomiting is easily treatable with various non-drug means, and often resolves on its own after the normalization of the diet and rest.

Moderate vomiting

Moderate vomiting (or moderate vomiting) is expressed in the increase in vomiting up to 10 times a day, regardless of food intake. Characterized by persistent nausea. There comes dehydration of the body, a decrease in body weight by 3-5 kg (6% of the initial weight). The general condition of pregnant women worsens. Expectant mothers complain of weakness, apathy, tearfulness, sometimes depression. The skin is pale, dry, the tongue is covered with a white coating, yellowness of the skin may be noted.

Excessive vomiting

The severe form (excessive pregnancy vomiting) is rare. The frequency of vomiting up to 20 times a day or more. Excessive vomiting is characterized by severe dehydration and intoxication. This condition can occur as a continuation of moderate vomiting of pregnant women or initially acquire a severe character. With excessive vomiting, body weight decreases rapidly, on average by 2-3 kg per week, the skin becomes dry and flabby, subcutaneous fat quickly disappears, the tongue and lips are dry, there is a smell of acetone from the mouth, body temperature can rise up to 38 degrees. Vomiting of moderate and severe degrees is treated in a hospital.

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Pregnant women often suffer especially from a form of poisoning of the body - toxicosis. Pathology is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. In pregnant women, the body is poisoned by the products of the fetus. This pathology is manifested by a wide range of symptoms. Modern medicine is able to eliminate the disease.

Toxicosis in pregnant women: a manifestation of the disease

Toxicosis is a poisoning. The fetus secretes products inside the woman's body. The latter begins to perceive the work of the fetus as hostile. As a result, symptoms of poisoning appear.

Signs of toxemia in pregnancy:

persistent nausea and strong morning gag reflex;
increased drowsiness;
constant weakness and poor performance;
constant mood swings of a violent nature;
Dislike for strong odors.

Pathology manifests itself during the first trimester of pregnancy. But not all women see it. Why this happens - there is still no exact answer. Over time, the phenomenon itself disappears. But some develop toxicosis at a later stage of pregnancy. This is a more dangerous form of toxicosis, since it can adversely affect the course of pregnancy. Supervision by specialists at the hospital will be required.

Symptoms of pathology appear gradually after conception. At the beginning, the disappearance of appetite and increased irritability are observed. The disease is gradually getting worse. But for one woman, only a few symptoms are characteristic, and not all at once. And so for everyone.

Origins of the development of pathology

During pregnancy, hormonal changes in the female body occur. This is a natural process.

Modern science is not able to give an exact answer about the development of toxicosis. Each woman develops this disease individually. It all depends on the immunity and physiological characteristics of the body of a pregnant woman. Quality therapy requires an individual approach.

The nascent fetus produces waste products and produces toxins. The disease is not terrible and you should not be afraid of it. The task of the future mother is to alleviate her situation in possible ways.

Additional causes of toxicosis:

growth of the placenta;
protection of the body from the effects of an actively growing fetus;
presence of chronic diseases;
unstable psychological state of a pregnant woman;
genetic predisposition;
pregnancy with multiple fetuses;
big age pregnant.

The development of toxicosis is accompanied by a considerable number of factors. It is difficult to try to determine the source of the problem and how to influence it on your own. Specialists of JSC "Medicina" (clinic of academician Roitberg) will help a woman get rid of discomfort and turn the initial stage of pregnancy into pleasure.

Risks of toxicosis

Despite the natural origin of the disease, it carries risks. They are associated with the course of pregnancy and the quality of gestation. Also, the disease can negatively affect the general condition of a woman.

Risk factors for toxicosis in pregnant women:

lack of quality sleep;
constant overwork;
no power system.

The fetus requires additional resources of the female body for development. But the body does not rest and does not receive high-quality nutrition for the growth of the fetus.

There are several degrees of early toxicosis in pregnant women:

mild degree. Vomiting no more than 5 times a day. Loss of body weight not more than 3 kg;
average degree. Vomiting up to 10 times a day. In 2 weeks, a woman can lose up to 10 kg of weight. Unsatisfactory general condition;
severe degree. Vomiting more than 25 times a day. Loss of body weight more than 10 kg. Development of liver and kidney failure, general degradation of the body.

Observation of a general deterioration in well-being and the active manifestation of symptoms is a reason to consult a specialist. Gagging and not eating deprive the fetus of important nutrients.

Risks of complications

The effect of toxicosis on the body of a pregnant woman depends on the degree of development of the disease. The first degree is harmless to the woman's body and proceeds naturally. In some cases, the second degree does not pose a threat. In a normal course, by 14 weeks, the symptoms disappear.

The third degree is dangerous for the health of the woman and the fetus. There is dehydration of the body and its exhaustion. Women are at risk of developing complications:

heart and kidney failure;
pulmonary edema;
falling into a coma due to exhaustion;
placental insufficiency in late pregnancy;
fetal growth retardation;
risk of preterm birth.

Toxicosis is not always mild in pregnant women. The health of the fetus is in the hands of the mother and father. With the development of symptoms of the disease, the risk of complications increases proportionally.

Contacting a specialist

Do not rely on your own strength to overcome toxicosis in the early stages and its consequences. Specialists of JSC "Medicine" (clinic of Academician Roitberg) believe that pregnancy should be comfortable. Despite the absence of a threat from a mild form of the disease, you should still see a doctor.

Factors that determine an urgent visit to a doctor in the center of Moscow in case of toxicosis of pregnant women:

vomiting more than 5 times a day. Due to the regurgitation of nutrients in the body, exhaustion and dehydration develop;
the number of urination has decreased, and the urine has become dark in color. With vigorous activity, dizziness is observed;
pain in the abdomen;
vomiting when eating and not eating for more than 12 hours;
weight loss exceeds 2.5 kg per week.

The listed factors of toxicosis reflect serious problems with the body. Procrastination will only lead to more problems.

Visit or doctor's visit: preparatory measures

Feeling unwell, constant depression and vomiting require preparation before an independent visit to the medical center. It is worth relaxing before going to the hospital.

Loved one needs:

make an appointment for a pregnant woman in advance;
organize delivery in the most comfortable conditions by car or taxi as soon as possible;
promptly pick up the pregnant woman from the clinic.

If you have acute problems, you should wait for the doctor to come home. Ambulance is an effective measure in the fight against toxicosis, since the patient may be unable to move independently.

Diagnostic tests for toxicosis

Obvious symptoms do not give the right to self-diagnosis of toxicosis during pregnancy. The patient should be examined by a specialist. Doctors of various directions of our multidisciplinary medical center in the center of Moscow are engaged in the treatment of diseases. It depends on the strength of the disease and the presence of additional pathologies.

Gynecologist. Qualified specialists will tell you how to deal with toxicosis with medication and other means. The pregnant woman will be explained the causes of toxicosis and how long the toxicosis lasts. The doctor will listen to the symptoms of toxicosis of the pregnant woman and accurately describe the clinical picture. Toxicosis of the first pregnancy should not cause fear and patients - the task of the gynecologist is to give confidence to future women in labor. There is also an opportunity to ask a specialist about the timing - when toxicosis ends.
Severe toxicosis and the presence of complications require an in-depth study of the condition of patients by other specialists. In our clinic, it is possible to undergo examinations by a physiotherapist. The doctor will tell you how to alleviate toxicosis and reduce its effect on other organs.
Personal problems will be solved by a psychologist. The specialist will help resolve family problems until the toxicosis ends. The psychologist will tell you how to deal with toxicosis.

The family and the pregnant woman herself should prepare in advance for the period when toxicosis begins. They do this at the stage of pregnancy, so as not to unnerve the woman once again. JSC "Medicina" (clinic of Academician Roitberg) provides a full range of medical services for pregnant women in the Central District.

Methods of treatment

Severe manifestations of the disease require the use of specialized drugs. Self-medication can be harmful, so you should definitely consult with the specialists of JSC "Medicine" (clinic of Academician Roitberg). So there will be no risk of harm to the fetus.

Principles of treatment:

mild form does not require treatment. Everything comes down to observation;
elimination of vomiting;
choleretic drugs relieve symptoms and improve liver function;
other prescribed drugs will help get rid of muscle spasms, eliminate abdominal pain, lower blood pressure and overcome general weakness.

Medications are prescribed by qualified doctors based on the results of tests. Findings unsupported by research and treatment based on them are dangerous to health.

Home remedies for morning sickness

Home remedies can help relieve mild illness. Pregnant women and loved ones should take care of the implementation of proven methods.

Home remedies for toxicosis:

good sleep;
regular long walks;
eating small meals, but often;
refusal of fatty and salty foods;
remove all extraneous and unpleasant odors in housing that cause irritation;
favorable psychological environment.

Do not succumb to stress and overwork. Controlling your emotions will help you achieve a happy meeting with your newborn. Folk remedies will help you easily endure a simple form of toxicosis.

Toxicosis during pregnancy: myths and misconceptions

There are established opinions about the manifestation of toxicosis. Not all of them are true. You should not listen to public opinion.

Nausea will be a girl. Gagging is a symptom of intoxication due to fetal development. What will be his gender - it does not matter.
In a strong organism, the manifestations of toxicosis are more powerful. Here, rather, the opposite is true - a strong body is able to cope with the problems that have arisen.
Toxicosis is not curable. The phenomenon is not amenable to complete treatment, but the condition of a pregnant woman can be significantly alleviated.

Only specialists can give exact answers to questions.

Preventive measures

Preventive measures are aimed at preventing the occurrence of the side effects of toxicosis. It is important for a young mother to control herself throughout the day.

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