my wife is in her third trimester and has been having severe UPPER abdominal pain for the last couple weeks. it just recently got worse the last couple of days. doc says its heartburn but i have never seen heartburn like this in my life. any suggestions?
HI, I understand your concern.  Heart is not normal in pregnancy. it's because of over stretching of cardiac sphincter of stomach, allowing acid gastric juice to regurgitate in esophagus It can be managed well by few lifestyle change - - raise your head end while sleeping, dont sleep immediately after food. Do not take water or liquid before going to sleep.  -Avoid forward bending.  -Instead of eating two meals. Have small multiple servings of food. Avoid spicy food, - Avoid sour Chat Doctor.  * Antacids / proton pump inhibitors will help in controlling severe symptoms.  Thanks.  -excessive burning can be relieved with freeze cold milk.