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Does Bad Acid Reflex After Unprotected Sex Mean A Sign Of Pregnancy ?
hello its been about 6 days since my husband and I had unprotected sex and I have bad acid reflex coming on for 4 days now I haven't had heart burn since I was pregnant and had it all the time is it possible to show signs of pregnancy already? this is heart burn that comes and goes but it so bad like when I was pregnant the last 4 baby's I had I may get one every now and then like maybe once a month but not everyday like I have the past 4 days
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
It is very difficult [almost impossible] for signs of pregnancy to occur so early within 6 days after conceiving. So the reflux is not due to pregnancy. It does not mean that you may not be pregnant, but the reflux is not due to pregnancy.
You have had this issue before in earlier pregnancies and also in the intervening period. Please check to see if you have not been able to sleep or eat properly. Lack of sleep, hot and spicy diet, indigestion can all cause reflux. Another cause is GERD [gastro esophageal reflux disease] where the lower part of the food pipe is relaxed causing acid to come into the mouth. Infection by H pylori bacteria also causes similar symptoms.
For the time being I suggest you take a simple antacid like milk of magnesium, proper sleep and very simple diet of clear soup and probiotics to aid in digestion. Eat food in small quantities to decrease reflux. Do not eat fried food or cheese or meat for a few days.
For the long term, it is better to see a gastroenterologist and test for reflux as well as H pylori infection with antibiotics and antacids.
Hope I was able to help you. Thanks for using Health Care Magic.
I would be happy to answer any further queries.
Have a nice day.
Dr. Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Thanks for the query.
It is very difficult [almost impossible] for signs of pregnancy to occur so early within 6 days after conceiving. So the reflux is not due to pregnancy. It does not mean that you may not be pregnant, but the reflux is not due to pregnancy.
You have had this issue before in earlier pregnancies and also in the intervening period. Please check to see if you have not been able to sleep or eat properly. Lack of sleep, hot and spicy diet, indigestion can all cause reflux. Another cause is GERD [gastro esophageal reflux disease] where the lower part of the food pipe is relaxed causing acid to come into the mouth. Infection by H pylori bacteria also causes similar symptoms.
For the time being I suggest you take a simple antacid like milk of magnesium, proper sleep and very simple diet of clear soup and probiotics to aid in digestion. Eat food in small quantities to decrease reflux. Do not eat fried food or cheese or meat for a few days.
For the long term, it is better to see a gastroenterologist and test for reflux as well as H pylori infection with antibiotics and antacids.
Hope I was able to help you. Thanks for using Health Care Magic.
I would be happy to answer any further queries.
Have a nice day.
Dr. Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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