Gastritis during pregnancy is acute. How to treat 1-2-3 trimester

Pathological processes disrupt the production of gastric juice, as a result of which digestion worsens. During pregnancy acute gastritis categorically treat it is forbidden on its own, since you can harm not only your body, but also the developing fetus. Examination and treatment are prescribed by a gastroenterologist, consultation with whom an obstetrician-gynecologist recommends.

Symptoms

Gastritis is an inflammatory disease that affects the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. The disease during pregnancy is not dangerous for the health of the expectant mother and child, but it causes significant discomfort.

However, it is important to treat pathology under the supervision of a gastroenterologist. It is impossible to take medications on your own during the period of bearing a baby. Without therapy, a woman runs the risk of facing serious complications (stomach cancer, peptic ulcer). In addition, the disease can become chronic.

To recognize inflammation and damage to the organs of the digestive system, clinical signs, with which you need to go to the hospital, will help:

Name	Symptoms
Gastritis at the stage of exacerbation	There is a sharp pain in the abdomen; general health worsens; dizziness accompanied by nausea and vomiting; the color of the tongue changes; it becomes covered with a gray or yellow coating; heartburn worries a woman against a background of high acidity of gastric juice; worried about belching; stool is disturbed; discomfort appears on an empty stomach; there is a general weakness in the body; bad breath is present; gas formation increases.
Chronic	Nausea worries; heartburn periodically occurs; bloating is observed; the woman is worried about fast fatigue; discomfort and pain in the pancreas; belching appears; quick fatigue after minor physical exertion; excessive excitability is present.

The chronic course of inflammation during pregnancy is often confused by women with toxicosis. If we take into account the level of acidity of gastric juice, the clinical symptoms of gastritis are significantly different. High parameters provoke stool disturbance, pain syndrome. A woman complains of stomach discomfort above and below the ribs. Sour belching and heartburn also appear.

Decreased acidity of gastric juice provokes nausea, vomiting, deterioration in general health, rumbling and bloating in the abdomen. The pathological mechanism is triggered by numerous factors, which the gastroenterologist will help to determine.

Can I take medications?

Gastritis during pregnancy (an acute inflammatory process is provoked by numerous factors, among which the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori are more often diagnosed) requires a correctly established diagnosis. A comprehensive examination will help to accurately determine pathological changes, the treatment regimen depends on its results.

Gastritis is a disease in which it is mandatory for the patient to prescribe antibacterial agents. But during the period of carrying a baby, such drugs can harm the developing fetus.

Therefore, drugs during pregnancy to eliminate the inflammatory process are prescribed only by a gastroenterologist. In most cases, a specialist will prescribe medications to help reduce the symptoms of the disease. And after giving birth, a woman is recommended to carry out a specially selected therapy.

Therapeutic methods

Gastritis during pregnancy (an acute form of the disease is accompanied by pronounced clinical symptoms) requires a specially selected treatment regimen, which the doctor draws up individually in each case after a comprehensive survey.

First of all, the woman is given the necessary recommendations:

• It is important to avoid stressful situations.
• You need to eat right.
• To categorically refuse self-treatment. Drugs and other therapeutic agents will be prescribed by a specialized doctor.
• With a deterioration in general health, it is necessary to adhere to bed rest, rest more.

It is categorically impossible to carry out therapy on your own, you can harm the fetus. If it is necessary to use antibacterial agents, drugs are prescribed only by a specialized specialist.

Medication

It is not advisable to take medications while carrying a baby. A woman needs to start therapy with dietary adjustments. If a specially selected diet does not help, then the doctor will prescribe medications:

Drug group	Name	Application
Antispasmodics	Papaverine, No-Shpa	Medicines relieve pain and spasms. The tablets are taken orally, swallowed whole and washed down with a sufficient amount of water. A single dosage for an adult patient is 0.04-0.08 g 2-3 times a day. In urgent and severe cases, the drug is administered intravenously or intramuscularly.
Probiotics	Bifidum, Narine	The medicine contains beneficial bacteria that help restore digestive function and reduce gastritis symptoms. The adult dosage is 1 capsule 3 times a day. The therapy lasts 2-4 weeks.
Antiemetic drugs	Raglan, Cerucal	The drugs reduce nausea and heartburn, improve the motor function of the stomach walls. The medicine is taken orally before meals for 30 minutes. The tablets are swallowed whole and washed down with a minimum amount of water. Adults are prescribed 5-10 mg 3-4 times a day.
Enzymes	Creon, Mezim	Medicines improve the digestive process. The capsules must be swallowed whole and washed down with water. The dosage is selected taking into account the established diagnosis and averages 10-25 thousand. UNITS The medicine is preferably taken with meals.
Carminative, adsorbing agents	Polysilane, Zeolate	The medicine reduces flatulence and improves intestinal motility. It also has an absorbent and carminative effect. The suspension is taken at night and after meals after 1-2 hours by mouth, 5-10 ml. The course of treatment lasts a minimum of 6 weeks.
Antacids	Almagel, Phosphalugel	The drugs reduce the amount of hydrochloric acid, which provokes pain. The medicine is taken orally, the container must be shaken well before use. Adult patients are prescribed 1-2 teaspoons orally before meals and at bedtime. The course of treatment lasts 2 weeks.

It is important to take medications strictly, observing the dosages and prescriptions of the doctor, in order to reduce the likelihood of side effects.

Vitamins

Vitamin complexes for pregnant women during the period of gestation are prescribed in order to increase the body's defenses and as a prevention of vitamin deficiency.

Also vitamins support the normal development of the fetus:

Name	Application	Contraindications
Elevit Pronatal	The medicine should be taken after meals after 15 minutes. The recommended dosage for a woman is 1 tablet once a day. The drug must be swallowed whole and washed down with a little water.	Hypersensitivity to the constituent components; hypervitaminosis; disruption of the kidneys and liver; violation of the process of utilization of calcium and iron.
Vitrum Prenatal	In most cases, the patient is prescribed 1 tablet per day. The medicine is preferably drunk after meals and washed down with water.	Pernicious anemia; hypersensitivity to the composition; hypercalcemia.

Vitamin-mineral complexes also help prevent the development of anemia in a pregnant woman. It is important to take all medications, adhering to medical prescriptions.

Physiotherapy

Gastritis during pregnancy at the acute stage requires complex therapy.

In the absence of painful sensations and complications, treatment provides for a visit by the expectant mother to physiotherapy procedures.

The complex of therapy will be selected by a gastroenterologist or obstetrician-gynecologist, taking into account the condition of the woman and the fetus.

For the treatment of gastritis during pregnancy, the following are used types of physiotherapy procedures:

Name	Description
Medicinal electrophoresis	With the help of an electric current, medicinal components penetrate the skin through the skin into the focus of the inflammatory process.
Magnetic therapy	The magnetic field improves blood circulation, reduces painful sensations and speeds up the healing process of damaged tissues of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.
Electrotherapy	During the treatment, an electric current is used, which reduces inflammation and pain, and also has a relaxing effect.

Physiotherapy procedures for gastritis during pregnancy help to reduce the manifestations of the inflammatory process. The motor gastric function is also restored, the blood circulation process improves, the secretion of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract increases.

Traditional therapy

Alternative methods of treating gastritis during pregnancy can be used, but a woman should coordinate all her actions with a gastroenterologist. It must be remembered about the high risk of an allergic reaction or individual sensitivity.

Name	Recipe	Application
Honey	Pour 1 tbsp. l. bee product with warm water (250 ml). Stir well until honey is completely dissolved.	The resulting drink is recommended to be consumed before meals for 1 hour. The duration of therapy lasts 30-60 days. Honey reduces inflammation and soothes the affected mucosa.
Chamomile and thyme	Mix the herbs in 2 tbsp. l. and pour boiling water (500 ml). Put the resulting mixture on low heat and heat for another 15-20 minutes. under the lid. Cool and drain.	The ready-made broth is recommended to be consumed inside 100 ml 4-5 times a day between meals. The course of treatment lasts 3-4 weeks.
Flaxseed gruel	Grind well 5 tbsp. l. flax seeds (they can be replaced with flaxseed flour). Add 1 tbsp. hot water, cover and leave for 15 minutes.	A little natural honey or fruit can be added to the resulting gruel. It should be consumed once a day, preferably for breakfast. The course of treatment lasts 10-20 days.
Potato	Wash 2-3 potatoes well, peel and boil. Cool water and take inside.	The liquid that remained after boiling the potatoes is recommended to be consumed inside 0.5 tbsp. 3 times a day.
Plantain	Pour 2 tbsp. l. dry raw materials with hot water (2 tbsp.). Insist 12 hours and strain.	The finished broth must be taken orally after a meal after 1 hour.

Pregnant women are also advised to eat 2 green apples in the morning before meals, which should first be grated. Wait 30 minutes. and there is to prevent increased gassing.

Using herbs

Gastritis during pregnancy (an acute inflammatory process requires the use of drugs to prevent serious complications) allows the use of unconventional methods. But in this case, it is important to discuss the treatment regimen with a gastroenterologist.

Various herbs help reduce the inflammation in the stomach that accompanies gastritis in pregnant women. However, there are components that the expectant mother should not take (thyme, marsh calamus, plantain). Before using any herbs, you should consult a gastroenterologist to prevent complications.

Name	Recipe	Application
Herbal collection	Mix in equal proportions calendula, chamomile, cumin, St. John's wort, yarrow and licorice root. Grind all components well and pour 2-3 tbsp. l. herbal collection with boiling water (0.5 l). Insist 30 minutes. and strain.	The ready-made broth is recommended to be consumed inside after each meal. For taste, you can add a small amount of natural honey. The medicine should be taken warm in 0.5 tbsp. 5-6 times a day.
Anti-inflammatory decoction	Mix the fennel, cumin and thyme in equal portions. Pour with boiling water (500 ml) 2 tablespoons. herbal collection. Leave for 30-40 minutes. and strain.	The finished broth must be consumed inside for 15-30 minutes. before meals, 100 ml 3 times a day.
Fireweed leaves	The leaves of the plant must be filled with hot water and placed in a water bath. Heat for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature and drain.	The finished medicine is recommended to be taken orally 3 times a day for 1 tbsp. l. for 3 days.
Aloe leaves	The leaves of the plant from 3 years old should be washed well, dried, chopped and squeezed out. Mix it with natural honey in equal proportions. The resulting mass must be kept in a dark cool place for 3-5 days.	The finished medicine must be taken on an empty stomach for 1 tsp. l. and drink water (1 tbsp.). The course of treatment continues for a month.

Flax seeds quickly help to eliminate the symptoms of gastritis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. During the brewing of seeds, a specific mucus is formed, which covers the gastric mucosa and protects it from the destructive effects of the inflammatory process.

Power features

Gastritis during pregnancy (an acute inflammatory process is accompanied by pronounced clinical symptoms that will help you go to the hospital in a timely manner) requires a comprehensive therapy. In the first place is the special diet.

With an exacerbation of gastritis while carrying a baby, first of all, a woman is advised to adhere to a special diet. A properly formulated diet will help reduce the stress on the digestive organs and the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

Allowed Products	Prohibited foods
Steamed dishes; greens, vegetables; boiled poultry and river fish; scrambled eggs; milk, cottage cheese, fermented milk products; dried white bread; vegetable stew; fresh fruits; cereals, soups.	Coffee and black tea; fatty meat and fish broths; salted and pickled foods; sweet and flour products; spices, seasonings, spices; fried and fatty foods; smoked products; peas, beans; cabbage, onions, radishes.

Diet therapy during pregnancy also requires the expectant mother to follow simple recommendations:

• You should eat in fractional portions several times a day.
• It is better to give preference to semi-liquid or liquid dishes. Coarse food can damage the inflamed epithelium.
• Sour, fried, smoked and spicy foods contribute to the production of gastric juice, so it is recommended to completely abandon them.
• It is necessary to reduce the amount of table salt consumed.
• A dietitian doctor will help you draw up a diet. It is important to diversify the menu with foods that contain a large amount of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.
• Dishes should be warm.
• From drinks it is recommended to use compotes, herbal teas, fruit drinks, special mineral water.

To supplement the prepared diet, it is recommended to take multivitamin complexes for expectant mothers. The menu of a pregnant woman with gastritis should be based on boiled and baked dishes, broths, salads, casseroles. Fasting is categorically contraindicated as it can negatively affect the development of the fetus.

Acute gastritis is a serious condition of the digestive system and requires medical attention in any condition. Pregnancy is no exception, however, during the period of bearing a baby, it is necessary to completely abandon independent actions. The expectant mother takes responsibility not only for herself, but also for the baby. Therefore, it is important that the treatment must be selected by a gastroenterologist.

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