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Pregnancy 1st Trimester
I’m in my first trimester of pregnancy. I’ve been having very severe vomiting, I can’t eat properly, and I’ve lost my appetite. I also have a lot of acidity and heartburn, and sometimes my chest feels heavy. It’s been affecting my daily routine.
Please let me know how it can help . This is very frustrating
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You can take pyridoxine + doxylamine 1 tab twice daily for 5-7 days.
Take plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
If vomiting persist better to consult a gynaecologist and measure beta HCG.
Avoid spicy, oily foods as much as possible. Avoid laying down upto 2 hours after meals .
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Yeah so it’s very common in pregnancy and need not worry. Try to take small frequent meals , avoid oily spicy foods, drink more of water, hydrate yourself take more thiamine rich foods like oranges bananas legumes and can take oral medicines that are safe in pregnancy .
Next Steps
Incase not controlled with oral medications can shift to iv injections and fluids. If severe do visit a hospital do not hesitate to approach a doctor.
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These symptoms due to harmones in 1st trimester.
Dont focus so.much on these symptoms.
Start 1st line anti emetic for pregnancy vomiting.
Next Steps
start with dried food like bread in the mrng.
avoid milk, heavy proteins in 1st trimester.
small frequent meals
Health Tips
meditation. stress control. get awareness of this physiological process
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