Hello doctor, I am 11 weeks 2 days pregnant. I did not get motion for the last three days and have lower back pain and gas problem. Please suggest what to do.
Hi. During pregnancy, progesterone hormone increases. The progesterone hormone has effects on the bowel. The movement of bowel decreases, the secretions from the lining of bowel increases and sphincter becomes tight. So, the net response is that you will have constipation, gastritis, vomiting tendency, heartburn and bloated feeling in the abdomen. If the problem of bowel movement is not resolved, then I suggest syrup Duphalac (Lactulose) or Cremaffin plus (Liquid Paraffin) two tablespoon at night once a week. Consult your treating doctor, discuss with him or her and take treatment with consent. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->