Tips to Reduce heartburn Currently Being Pregnant

 For those of us, who are pregnant young, decreased appetite accompanied by nausea and vomiting can occur due to the influence of hormones. This condition will increase pregnant women who previously had no history of ulcers that can be affected during pregnancy or to aggravate the condition of our heartburn before. In pregnant women, ulcer disease can be affected by hormones that occur during pregnancy, such as the hormone estrogen that can build the lining of the uterine wall that gives the impact of nausea in pregnant women. In contrast, the influence of the hormone progesterone can lead to digestive relaxation so that slowing the emptying of the stomach and intestinal work.

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Nausea, unable to accept food and satiety that occurs in pregnant women are affected by this hormone, the hormone progesterone will cause gas accumulation in the digestive tract and disturb the comfort of pregnant women. The next hormone that affects pregnant women is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin or HCG that produces estrogen and causes nausea in pregnant women. Increased stomach acid, if not given proper treatment, will cause stomach ulcers even in increasingly severe conditions, will result in such actions in operation to overcome them.

Here are some tips we can take to reduce stomach ulcers during pregnancy:

1. Avoid stress when we are pregnant when we experience psychic pressure and physical maps during pregnancy; it can trigger the production of stomach acid. It is good we enjoy the period of pregnancy accompanied by support.

2. For pregnant women who suffer from gastritis or prevent ulcer disorders during pregnancy, we can maintain their psychological health, especially enjoying the period of pregnancy. Pregnancy in the first trimester is often complained of by young pregnant women because of unbearable nausea and vomiting.

3. Overcoming ulcers in pregnant women avoid an empty stomach, try breakfast in the morning. For those of us who often complain of morning sickness, we can see the warm water in the morning. Look for a different atmosphere with a varied menu to have a pleasant breakfast in the morning.

4. When being pregnant, the appetite becomes decreased, so we have to get around to keep our appetite increases. We can set meal schedules with small portions and frequencies more often, so we will not feel a sense of satiety that makes us uncomfortable.

5. By chewing food slowly and adequately, then pregnant women have benefits such as more satiety and maintain oral hygiene, it is related to hydrogen carbonate in saliva that can neutralize the formation of plaques. Besides, it can help digestion because saliva can break food particles while chewing. Lastly, the benefits will increase the production of saliva and help us to absorb nutrients, vitamins, and absorbed particles and increase energy in the body.

6. Avoid lying down after eating foods, for those of us who after eating and feel the discomfort of the stomach to avoid lying down after eating because stomach acid will quickly turn back into the esophagus as we lie down after eating. Take a 30-45 minute pause before we lie down.

7. If we lie should position our head higher than the feet, this is because it can help us to prevent stomach acid up into the esophagus and prevent heartburn in pregnant women.

8. We can wear unique clothes, pregnant women, loose clothing that will provide comfort to pregnant women. That will help us avoid the pressure on the abdomen so we will stay comfortable.

9. Consult with our doctor when going to consume ulcers. However, we are pregnant condition can not consume any drug feared will disturb the mother's health and fetal development.

Thus for pregnant women in maintaining health during pregnancy. We should be able to avoid foods that can stimulate her stomach look like to eat and drink that has a sour taste excessive, drinking coffee, soft drinks. Always keep a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle during her pregnancy.

First Aid Tips When Stomach Acid Is Increasing

When stomach acid rises, of course, we will feel the pain in the pancreas, shortness of breath, throat burning, nausea until loss of appetite. That is not very comforting and also makes us suffer. Especially when the drug supply at home. That is running out, and too late to go out to buy drugs.

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Even though the middle of the daytime, it seems quite difficult for us to go out of the house. Because with such great pain, let alone go out, to wake up may be very difficult. 

But you do not need to panic, because when this happens, there are some tricks or precautions, which can relieve your stomach acid suffering in no time. Remember, this step only lighten, not heal. But at least, maybe the pain of suffering can be slightly reduced.

Before explaining further related first-aid measures for gastric acid symptoms, we need to know more details again related to this stomach acid.

Excess gastric acid or better known as the increase of stomach acid, is a condition of indigestion caused by the rise of stomach acid into the throat. Patients will usually experience symptoms such as nausea, m, loss of appetite, burning in the area of ​​the mouth and throat, vomiting, excess gas, belching, and abdominal pain. Also, there are times when ulu pain, and throat burning. That is due in part to the rise of acidic juices of the stomach to the esophagus. Also, the mouth will usually feel sour or bitter.

Well, if these symptoms you feel, then no doubt you have excess stomach acid. And to fix this, you can try some of the following ways.

Drink plenty of water and juice, because this drink will be able to neutralize stomach acid.  

Try to drink a glass of cold milk. Besides, to neutralize stomach acid, raw milk can also reduce the symptoms that arise. But remember to avoid consuming dairy products heartburn, because it will worsen your condition.  

Try to chew some mint leaves or drink mint juice. Because mint is known to neutralize excess stomach acid

 In addition to trying the precautions above, there are also some things you should avoid when you are stricken with excess stomach acid.  

1. Avoid consuming citrus fruits, chocolate, peppermint, caffeine, and all of them.   
2. Stop the consumption of alcohol and tobacco in any form   
3. Avoid the use of spicy, fatty foods and foods with a sour taste.   
4. Some types of plants such as onion, garlic, and beans can worsen the condition of the patient,   
5. Therefore try to avoid these foods as well.   
6. Carbonated drinks can also increase the production of stomach acid and worsen your condition. So try to avoid it.

How, quite easy to come instead. Well, besides that, I need to remind you again. That the steps above are just preventive measures and first aid that can ease your pain, so it is likely that the pain will be gone entirely. And to be also understood, the consumption of the food above will not cure your stomach permanently. So it is advisable to go to the doctor if your condition is possible immediately.