Bitterness In The Mouth, During Pregnancy

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Bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy

Content:

• Causes of bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy
• Treatment of bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy

Bitterness in the mouth is a very common symptom during pregnancy. Most expectant mothers experience these unpleasant sensations, which are often combined with belching, a burning sensation in the throat and chest, and a sour taste. Usually, bitterness appears at the twentieth week of pregnancy and lasts quite a long time - until the very birth.

Of course, if you feel bitterness in your mouth, you should consult a gastroenterologist. But one should not be afraid prematurely. Most often, bitterness is the result of natural, physiologically determined processes.

Causes of bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy

The main cause of bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy is a change in the hormonal background of a woman. To relax the muscles of the uterus, the body needs to increase the amount of the hormone progesterone, which is also responsible for relaxing the valve that separates the esophagus and stomach. A relaxed valve is not able to fully prevent stomach acid from entering the esophagus. It is because of this that bitterness appears in the mouth. Another reason is a slowdown in digestion and impaired intestinal motility, which also occurs under the influence of progesterone.

In late pregnancy, bitterness in the mouth can occur due to the ingress of stomach acid into the esophagus due to the natural growth of the fetus: it overflows the abdominal cavity. Thus, bitterness in the mouth can annoy a pregnant woman until the very birth.

Treatment of bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy

Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely get rid of the bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy. She will now and then remind of herself, giving the woman discomfort. But there are many ways that you can quickly eliminate the symptoms of bitterness and improve your well-being.

First of all, you need to monitor your diet. Eliminate foods and drinks from the diet that help reduce the tone of the esophageal sphincter. It is necessary to give up coffee, strong tea, chocolate, spicy and fatty foods, rich soups, fried and spicy foods. It is better to eat more often, but in smaller portions. Chew food well and do not drink too much liquid.

Sometimes the bitterness in the mouth goes away if you chew gum after eating. This will increase salivation, and the saliva will help neutralize the acid.

Also avoid foods that increase the acidity of the stomach, and try to walk immediately after eating. You can go to bed only after a couple of hours, putting a pillow under your back. If the upper body is elevated, there is less chance of stomach acid getting into the esophagus. Also, try not to wear tight clothing that compresses your stomach. Train yourself to drink herbal teas and infusions instead of tea and coffee.

Do not experiment with medicinal plants yourself. Among them there may be those that are contraindicated for pregnant women. Talk to your doctor and he will select the most optimal treatment for you. Also try to avoid stress and worries - they can also provoke the appearance of bitterness in the mouth.

The author of the article: Gorshenina Elena Ivanovna | Gastroenterologist

Education: Diploma in the specialty "General Medicine" received at the Russian State Medical University named after N. I. Pirogova (2005). Postgraduate studies in the specialty "Gastroenterology" - educational and scientific medical center.