Acid reflux and heartburn in late pregnancy may be caused by enlarged uterus, improper diet and gastric diseases, which can be treated with dietary adjustments and medications.
1. Enlargement of the uterus: In late pregnancy, the growing fetus causes the uterus to enlarge, compressing the digestive tract and causing increased intra-abdominal pressure, leading to gastric reflux, which can lead to acid reflux and heartburn symptoms in late pregnancy. At this time, pregnant women should pay attention to small meals, avoid lying down immediately after eating, most of the symptoms can be relieved.
2. Improper diet: If a pregnant woman eats too much indigestible food in late pregnancy, resulting in slowed gastrointestinal peristalsis and indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn in late pregnancy can also occur. At this time, pregnant women should pay attention to correcting bad eating habits, maintain a light diet, but also follow the doctor’s instructions to use Bacillus licheniformis and other drugs to relieve symptoms.
3. Stomach diseases: such as gastritis, gastric mucous membrane damage caused by eating irritating foods for a long time, increased secretion of gastric acid can also lead to the symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn in late pregnancy. If there is no Helicobacter pylori infection, it can be treated with drugs such as rabeprazole and aluminum thioglycollate as prescribed by the doctor.
If a pregnant woman experiences symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn in late pregnancy, it is recommended that she seek medical attention in a timely manner, and under the guidance of a doctor, complete the relevant examinations to clarify the cause of the disease and treat the symptoms.