Patient's question:
I am 6 weeks pregnant. On Tuesday morning, I ate a large bowl of noodles and a boiled egg. At noon, I had three brown sugar eggs. In the afternoon, I ate bean-stewed rice. In the evening, after eating fruits, I continued to drink water. Then, the next day, I started having diarrhea. My stool was a bit watery but without blood or pus, and I didn’t have a fever. My stomach and intestines felt a bit like gas was moving around, but there were no other symptoms. The diarrhea lasted for three days, and I feel like I can’t digest rice. I wonder if this situation can only be endured without taking medicine?Doctor's answer:
First, pay attention to your diet. Eat light and easily digestible foods such as noodles, congee, flatbread, and some greens, as well as low-oil dishes. If you have frequent bowel movements with watery stools, you can take oral anti-diarrheal medication for treatment. At the same time, pay attention to the condition of the baby inside your stomach. If the situation is severe, and you experience increased nausea and vomiting, go to the hospital for a thorough examination and a stool test. Generally, there is no major issue as long as it is treated promptly. Otherwise, it may easily lead to a miscarriage.