Suggest Treatment For Nausea And Loss Of Appetite During Pregnancy

Posted on Sun, 29 May 2016

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Sun, 29 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Dear Doctor,
My wife is pregnant (approx 7-8 weeks). She is eating less than normal diet. She feels vomitish with the smell of the food. We consulted our gynecologist and she suggested to eat whatever my wife likes but still she doesn't feel like eating. Any suggestions from your side on this condition?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Doxinate tablet 10 mg

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX . welcome again to HCM. I UNDERATND your concerns regarding your wife. yes , nausea can be very irritating during early pregnancy. she can take Tab Doxinate 10 mg upto 3 times daily. it is very helpful to relieve nausea during pregnancy. as your doctor advised she should eat whatever she likes best or tolerates best , but also eat healthy for good preparation of future pregnancy. all the best. regards Dr Manisha Jain.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (19 hours later)

Dear Doctor,

Thanks for your reply. I have following queries:

1. Doxinate has to be taken after meals or empty stomach?

2. Can she take outside food sometimes for a change as she doesn't feel like eating home food always? If yes, which cuisine will be safest in this stage?

3. What food she should avoid? Our gynecologist has asked her to avoid raw papaya and pineapple. Please let us know if anything else needs to be avaided or taken more?

Regards,
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Precautions advised

Detailed Answer:
Doxinate can be taken anytime and gas no relation with food
She can take outside food but take care of hygiene and avoid Chinese and spicy food in general
Take a lot of fruits and vegetables along with milk, almonds and walnuts.
Avoid pineapple and papaya for sure

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (36 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

Is any light exercise or walking advised at this stage? She is working (sedentary work) in office monday to friday though.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes she can do

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear there is no harm in routine activities and walking which she can continue as before.
Just ask her to avoid exertion and take rest as and when possible
Avoid heavy work or weight lifting and take good healthy diet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Hi Doctor,

Her ultrasound (TVS) was done on 21st May and doctor had suggested to again do a ultrasound on 4th XXXXXXX (TVS). Is it required to get ultrasound done at this short span of 2 weeks?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
get it done as advised

Detailed Answer:
You should get the scan as advised because it is one of the very important scans which will tell about the genetic normalcy of the baby.
Get it done and then we will discuss further management if required.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad