Disorder of the intestines during pregnancy: causes, treatment, diet
In the event of pregnancy there are major hormonal shifts, all systemsOrganism are forced to work with increased load. Sometimes this leads to breakdowns in their functioning, and the digestive organs suffer one of the first. Therefore, an intestinal disorder in pregnancy( any deviations in his work - constipation, diarrhea, colic, gas) is observed quite often.
Dysfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract can manifest themselves in different ways, depending on the causes and conditions of the organism that caused them. The greatest danger is caused by disorders caused by intestinal infections.
How to respond to an intestinal disorder during pregnancy?
If the general condition is not disturbed but disturbed by rumbling in the abdomen and gases, it is sufficient to take activated charcoal or another adsorbent. Effective herbal medicine - reception of broth from chamomile, fennel, fennel seeds.
If there is a frequent loose stool with normal health, it is necessary:
- to withstand a hunger pause for several hours;
- normalize the diet by eliminating fatty, fried, smoked food, consuming up to 1.5-2 liters of clean water a day;
- to drink tea with the addition of mint leaves, lemon balm, pomegranate peel extract;
- eat blueberries or boil it from the jelly;
- take decoction of motherwort with emotional stress.
With discomfort in the stomach and intestinal colic, spasmolytics in combination with phytospheres help well, but they can be used only after medical consultation. Any persistent disruption of the stomach and intestines requires medical attention. Independently this problem can not be solved, because you can lose time and harm the fetus.
It is known that there is a close physiological relationship between the gastrointestinal tract and the uterus. But can an intestinal disorder be the first sign of pregnancy? This question is often asked by women at a gynecologist's appointment. To judge this, focusing only on the disturbance of the stool, it is impossible. Pregnancy should be confirmed by a specialist, having inspected and diagnosed procedures.
Types of disorders
Digestive system disorders can be of a different nature, have physiological or pathological causes. For example, constipation during pregnancy in early terms are due to physiological changes.
The organism of the future mother with the help of the hormone progesterone tries to reduce the contractions of the uterine musculature to exclude miscarriage. The intestine has a common innervation with the uterus, so its motor skills also decrease. Emptying the bowels becomes difficult.
Discomfort in the stomach due to changes in the acidity of gastric juice on the background of hormonal adjustment. In the future, the hormonal background is balanced and normalization of digestive processes takes place.
Unstable chair, when constipation is replaced by diarrhea, often occurs against a background of chronic diseases of the stomach and intestines. The phenomena of flatulence appear with errors in the diet, food poisoning. More details on the treatment of food poisoning →
In case of intestinal infection, the following can be observed:
- abdominal pain of a different nature, localization and severity;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- general condition disorder, fever, headache.
Intestinal upset in pregnant women
Intestinal disorder in the early stages is more often manifested as a delayed bowel movement. Also there is increased gassing, bloating, discomfort in the stomach and intestines. In chronic gastrointestinal diseases and the threat of a miscarriage, a pregnant woman may be troubled by abdominal pain and frequent loose stools.
Late diarrhea due to increased contractile activity of the uterine musculature before delivery, respectively accelerates the motor skills of the intestine, there is frequent loose stools. So the body seeks to get rid of excess slag and facilitate the process of the baby's appearance.
Causes of
Intestinal disorders in pregnant women can be caused by various factors:
- hormonal imbalance at different gestation periods;
- stress, causing intestinal colic and stooling;
- compression of an enlarged uterus of the rectum and its vessels;
- low physical activity;
- chronic diseases of the digestive tract;
- helminthic invasion.
In addition, an intestinal disorder can cause eating disorders: the emergence of new eating habits and unusual combinations of foods due to changes in taste, overeating, and the use of low-quality products.
Reception of antibiotics for acute inflammatory processes, including intestinal infections, can cause the development of dysbacteriosis. An intestinal disorder can be triggered by an excessive intake of pharmacy vitamins.
Symptoms
Digestive disorders in pregnancy are manifested in the following symptoms:
- discomfort, pain and heaviness in the stomach area, worse after eating;
- nausea;
- heartburn;
- burping after eating;
- an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth;
- abdominal pain, intestinal colic;
- increased gas production;
- rumbling in the abdomen;
- stool retention;
- liquid frequent stools;
- admixture of blood in the stool.
Treatment
In therapy, the emphasis should be on normalizing the diet and herbal preparations( but with seizures, pregnant women are contraindicated).At the first signs of disorders of the stool you need to get a specialist's advice, especially in cases when the general condition of a woman is disturbed. More often it is caused by an intestinal infection.
After the diagnosis is clarified, the doctor will choose the drug. The medicine will quickly remove all unpleasant manifestations of the disease in the future mother, without having a negative effect on the fetus. If a woman takes an antibiotic uncontrollably, on her own initiative, this can aggravate intestinal disturbances due to the development of dysbiosis.
If you have overeat, you need to make a hunger pause. With flatulence and mild diarrhea against a background of unhealthy nutrition, rice decoction, herbal teas that help to strengthen the stool, correct the diet and switch to a split meal are good. If this does not work, the gastroenterologist will select the optimal enzyme preparation that will improve the digestion process.
Consequences of
Digestive disorders during pregnancy worsen the general condition of a woman. Vomiting and glitches in defecation cause asthenia, decreased mood, disturb appetite and sleep.
This can have a negative impact on the growing fetus, disrupt its normal development. Diarrhea and vomiting are fraught with miscarriage, placental abruption, premature birth, the formation of a frozen pregnancy.
The dangerous consequences of frequent loose stools are dehydration and exhaustion, a decrease in immune defense. There may be chronic colitis with periods of debilitating diarrhea during exacerbations.
Constipation often leads to the appearance of hemorrhoids, cracks in the rectum. In advanced cases, the development of intestinal bleeding is possible. A dangerous complication is the inflammatory process of the walls of the rectum and surrounding tissues with the development of paraproctitis. In this case, urgent surgical care will be needed. More information on the treatment of rectal inflammation →
Prevention
When planning a pregnancy, a woman with chronic bowel disease should consult a gastroenterologist and undergo an anti-relapse course of treatment. It is necessary to be examined to exclude helminthic invasion and, if necessary, to get rid of parasites.
After pregnancy should be:
- eliminate physical and neural overload;
- to eat fractional, giving preference to useful and easily assimilated products;
- steamed;
- to exclude from food canned food, sausages, products containing coarse fiber and promoting fermentation( cabbage, beans, carbonated drinks, flour products);
- to control the freshness and quality of products;
- to give up alcohol and smoking;
- is good to wash vegetables and fruits;
- lead an active lifestyle, move more.
Intestinal disorders in pregnancy are often observed due to changes in the hormonal background and activity of digestive enzymes. Disorders in the work of the intestine can not be ignored, because it can harm the fetus.
In case of any malfunction, you should consult a doctor who will determine the cause of the ailment and prescribe adequate treatment. The gastroenterologist adjusts the diet, which normalizes bowel function. This will help the future mother to cope with the ailments and produce a healthy baby.
Author: Olga Shchepina, doctor,
specially for Moizhivot.ru
