What to do if you have gastroenteritis in early pregnancy

Gastroenteritis is a very common gastrointestinal disease. Gastroenteritis is not a serious life-threatening disease, but it brings trouble to many people and makes them very distressed. Patients with gastroenteritis are very prone to diarrhea and sometimes even dehydration. Gastroenteritis in pregnant women should not be underestimated. If a pregnant woman suffers from gastroenteritis, it is likely to affect the growth and development of the fetus. So what should a pregnant woman do if she gets gastroenteritis in the early stages of pregnancy?

If you get gastroenteritis in early pregnancy, you can receive intravenous anti-inflammatory treatment. Pay attention to a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. It is better to eat small meals frequently. If you have acute gastroenteritis and are vomiting and having diarrhea, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time for intravenous infusion and energy infusion, which will not affect the fetus in your belly. If you don't go, you won't be able to eat and may cause dehydration, which will affect the fetus in your belly. Pay attention to rest and don't have sex in the three months before and after pregnancy.

Because diarrhea in pregnant women is very harmful:

1. It will affect the absorption of nutrients by pregnant women, thereby affecting the nutritional status of the fetus.

2. When diarrhea occurs, a natural chemical component called prostaglandin is secreted, which further stimulates the intestines and aggravates diarrhea symptoms. Prostaglandins also stimulate uterine contractions, which may lead to miscarriage and premature birth.

3. Some diarrhea itself is a "warning" of premature birth or miscarriage. It is recommended that you take amoxicillin + montmorillonite powder orally for treatment. At the same time, if the diarrhea is severe, energy infusion must be performed.

The above is the relevant content about what to do if a pregnant woman suffers from gastroenteritis in the early stages of pregnancy. If a pregnant woman has gastroenteritis, she must go to the hospital to see a doctor and get medicine in time. The doctor will give her medicine for pregnant women, so don't be anxious, but don't delay either. Early treatment can greatly reduce the impact of the disease on the fetus. You should pay attention to your diet at ordinary times, and it is best to eat light food.