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Suggest Treatment For Reduced Appetite And Nausea During Pregnancy

Hi, I am 21 weeks pregnant and I am suffering from loss of appetite and nausea. I struggle to eat and when I do, it make me feel nauseous and I usually vomit. Same problem when I drink, even water turns my stomach. It s concerning as I worry the baby isn t getting enough nutrients and I seem to be losing weight rather than putting it on! Please help?
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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OBGYN 's  Response
Hello,
I have gone through the query and understood your concern. If this is your first pregnancy, it is likely that the morning sickness could be continuing well into the second trimester also. Yet, you should also get regular assessment of your blood pressure, blood glucose levels and renal function. To manage the nausea, you may continue with the Doxylamine prescription usually given early in the pregnancy. Make your meals easily digestible, small and frequent. Avoid spices, deep fries and fast foods. Dry fruits like pistachios are a good help. If you cannot drink water, try juices. Take the anti-emetic before you get up from the bed in the morning. Avoid stress as this also can aggravate the vomiting. Do not worry, you can overcome this with little changes and everything will go fine with your baby. Take care.
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OBGYN Dr. Srilatha Myaka's  Response
Hello dear,
I understand your concern.
Usually the nausea,vomitings in pregnancy start around 6 weeks and persist up to 12 weeks.
Some might experience these symptoms upto 20-22 weeks.
The severe vomitings hampering the general condition is called hyperemesis gravidarum.
I suggest you to take medicines which control the symptoms.
There are different medicines like doxylamine succinate, metoclopramide, ondansetron which are prescribed depending on the severity.
These above said medicines control the vomitings mostly.
Try to take food in small quantities and adequate fluids up to 3 litres per day and fruit juices daily.
Of Course its difficult to take while there are vomitings but it can be done after taking medicines.
I suggest you to consult doctor and get your general check up done and for any need assessment .
Don't worry.
Hope this helps.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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Suggest Treatment For Reduced Appetite And Nausea During Pregnancy

Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. If this is your first pregnancy, it is likely that the morning sickness could be continuing well into the second trimester also. Yet, you should also get regular assessment of your blood pressure, blood glucose levels and renal function. To manage the nausea, you may continue with the Doxylamine prescription usually given early in the pregnancy. Make your meals easily digestible, small and frequent. Avoid spices, deep fries and fast foods. Dry fruits like pistachios are a good help. If you cannot drink water, try juices. Take the anti-emetic before you get up from the bed in the morning. Avoid stress as this also can aggravate the vomiting. Do not worry, you can overcome this with little changes and everything will go fine with your baby. Take care.