I am 27 weeks and 4 days pregnant today and have been constipated for about 4 days. Then tonight I had really bad tightening of the stomach and kept burping then pains in my stomach got really bad then I had terrible diarihia. Im really worried whats happening please help
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to accumulation of gas in the stomach. The presence of constipation and the pregnant uterus pressing over the bowels has an additive effect over this. Under such circumstances, you need to regularize your bowel movements first. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals). They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief. And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as