Bloating in pregnancy may be caused by hormone level changes, uterine compression, constipation and other factors, can also indicate the emergence of digestive diseases, if the discomfort is more serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
1. Hormone level changes: due to high progesterone in early pregnancy, gastrointestinal peristalsis can be weakened, gastric emptying time is prolonged, and food accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract and fermentation, generating a large amount of gas, which triggers abdominal distension.
2. Uterine compression: as the fetus grows, the uterus also grows, which can compress the gastrointestinal tract, affecting defecation and exhaust, leading to bloating.
3. Constipation: Most pregnant women will greatly reduce their activity level after pregnancy, and will consume more high protein food during pregnancy, which will easily trigger constipation and lead to bloating.
4. Digestive system diseases: such as chronic gastritis, gastric dilatation, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, hepatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, etc., the patient may also be accompanied by belching, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Pregnant women with symptoms of bloating, if it continues to be unrelieved or accompanied by other discomforts, they should consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to identify the cause of the disease and carry out appropriate treatment, not blind judgment, so as to avoid delaying the condition.