Diseases

Pregnancy Related Constipation

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Primary or functional constipation is defined by ongoing symptoms for greater than six months not due to an underlying cause such as medication side effects or an underlying medical condition. It is not associated with abdominal pain, thus distinguishing it from irritable bowel syndrome.

SYMPTOMS

Pregnancy breast changes, pregnancy fatigue, pregnancy nausea or vomiting, pregnancy frequent urination, pregnancy headaches, pregnancy bleeding and swollen gums, pregnancy constipation, pregnancy dizziness (feeling faint)

CAUSES

Because of the changes in the body, the bowel can also produce more gas and wind during pregnancy. This can make some women feel mild to strong wind pains occasionally . Constipation is A common cause of gas and bloating and drinking peppermint tea or peppermint water can help with this.