Patient's question:
Hello:I am 20 weeks and 2 days pregnant, and I always feel bloated, especially after meals when the bloating is severe. Whenever my stomach bloats, I always pass gas. Is this normal?
Doctor's answer:
1. Caused by the transformation of hormone secretion. During pregnancy, the body's progesterone gradually increases, weakening the intestinal peristalsis and affecting excretion, leading to symptoms such as bloating and constipation.2. The expansion of the uterus compresses the intestines, slowing their peristalsis, which can cause nausea, stomach pain, bloating, and shortness of breath.