Patient's question:
Hello Doctor! My last menstrual period started on October 12th, and now the symptoms of nausea and vomiting have lasted for two weeks. Especially in the morning, I feel nauseous and then cough up phlegm, followed by vomiting sour stomach acid. Sometimes, even when I eat, I vomit everything up, but it only happens occasionally. Could you please tell me if this condition is normal? Is there any way to prevent nausea and vomiting? Thank you for your help!Doctor's answer:
In the early stages of pregnancy, gastrointestinal symptoms are relatively severe. Coughing up phlegm and excessive saliva are normal pregnancy reactions and require no treatment.Recommendations:
- Maintain a positive mood and pay attention to nutritional balance.
- To correct severe morning sickness, you can take the following measures:
1. Food choices should prioritize easily digestible and light options. Avoid overly greasy or nourishing foods to prevent further irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Foods rich in carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins should be preferred, such as congee, soy milk, milk, lotus root starch, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Eat small, frequent meals but maintain a regular schedule.
2. Ensure adequate rest, aiming for 8 hours of sleep per day, and avoid excessive fatigue. However, there’s no need to stay in bed all the time—light exercise during the day is recommended. Keep your bedroom windows and doors open for ventilation to maintain fresh air.
3. Avoid all negative emotional stimuli. Refrain from watching overly sad TV shows, movies, or books. Instead, listen to soothing music to keep your mood uplifted.
4. Appropriately supplement vitamins. Take them three times a day until symptoms improve significantly. For those unable to take oral supplements, intramuscular injections can be used instead.
5. If vomiting is particularly severe, consult a doctor for prescription antiemetic medications, such as phenobarbital or methaqualone.
6. Consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for syndrome differentiation and herbal treatments, which have shown relatively effective results.