How to avoid morning sickness during pregnancy
Sep 07, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
In general, morning sickness may be caused by factors such as excessive mental stress, elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), acute gastritis, gastric ulcers, or hyperthyroidism. Pregnant women can receive symptomatic treatment under medical guidance. Excessive mental stress may affect the nervous and hormonal systems, reducing a pregnant woman's tolerance to nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, thereby triggering symptoms of morning sickness.
Generally, morning sickness during pregnancy may be caused by factors such as excessive mental stress, elevated human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels, acute gastritis, gastric ulcers, or hyperthyroidism. Pregnant women should follow medical advice for symptomatic treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Excessive mental stress: High levels of psychological stress may affect the nervous and hormonal systems, reducing a pregnant woman's tolerance to nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, thereby triggering symptoms of morning sickness. It is recommended that pregnant women adjust their mood, avoid excessive worry, engage in appropriate outdoor activities, relax, and divert their attention.
2. Elevated human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels: In early pregnancy, hCG levels in the body continuously rise, which can trigger morning sickness. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment.
3. Acute gastritis: If a pregnant woman’s diet is unbalanced, it may impair gastrointestinal function and cause inflammation. Inflammatory irritation of the gastric mucosa can lead to discomforts such as nausea and vomiting. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as smectite powder or penicillin V potassium tablets may be used for treatment.
4. Gastric ulcer: Frequently consuming spicy foods during pregnancy may lead to gastric ulcers, stimulating the vomiting center and increasing the risk of morning sickness. Under medical supervision, medications such as hydrotalcite chewable tablets or sodium bicarbonate tablets may be used for treatment.
5. Hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism may increase metabolic rate and disrupt hormonal balance in the body. This can affect normal gastrointestinal function through multiple pathways, thereby increasing the risk of morning sickness. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as propylthiouracil tablets or methimazole tablets may be used for treatment.
If a pregnant woman experiences any discomfort, she should seek timely medical attention at a hospital to prevent adverse outcomes.
