Patient's question:
My dear wife has recently become pregnant, and our whole family is very happy. However, the next problem has arisen. She has already started experiencing morning sickness and is vomiting whatever she eats, with severe stomach acid. How should the stomach acid be regulated?Doctor's answer:
Due to the increased secretion of hormones in a woman's body after conception, it is easy to trigger nausea and vomiting. Additionally, during pregnancy, the pregnant woman's body secretes a large amount of progesterone to stabilize the uterus and increase the contraction of uterine smooth muscles. However, this can also affect the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal smooth muscles, leading to indigestion and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and acid reflux.In addition to physical changes, psychological factors can also cause morning sickness. Some women, after conception, may not yet be able to adapt to the physical changes of pregnancy or may be overly anxious about the growth and expansion of the fetus, resulting in poor mental state and unstable emotions. This can shift psychological stress into physical symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.