I usually have constipation problem but recently I've been having diarrhoea. I do not think it is food poisoning. Is diarrhoea consider pregnancy symptoms?
2007-01-04 02:07:23 · 11 answers · asked by December 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Answer: It's generally more common to suffer from constipation than diarrhea during pregnancy. But some women do report having mild diarrhea just before they go into labor.
Otherwise, just like when you're not pregnant, you can have diarrhea caused by a stomach virus or food poisoning. Certain antibiotics and antacids can sometimes cause diarrhea, as can some foods: Sugar-free candies are common culprits, as are dairy products for people who are lactose-intolerant. And women with gastrointestinal problems like inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticulitis can suffer from occasional or chronic diarrhea.
If you've been suffering from constipation and haven't had a bowel movement in a number of days, and then you suddenly develop watery diarrhea, you might have fecal impaction. In this condition, hard, impacted stool causes a partial or complete obstruction of the large bowel. Watery stool sometimes leaks around it and shows up as diarrhea. In this case, you'll probably have other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and a distended (or "bloated") abdomen. These are the signs of an intestinal obstruction, for which you'll need immediate evaluation and treatment.
If you've come down with a stomach virus or a mild case of food poisoning, you should improve in 24 hours or less. In the meantime, it's important to drink plenty of fluids, and it can often help to stick to bland foods like bananas, rice, and toast. If diarrhea continues for more than a day, call your midwife or doctor. Also call your healthcare provider if your diarrhea is accompanied by abdominal pain or fever, if you have "explosive" diarrhea, if it contains blood or mucus, or if you start to get dehydrated.
2007-01-04 02:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately for some of us it can be a symptom. I had it with both my pregnancies. It did not start until I was about 6 weeks pregnant though.
2007-01-04 02:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people have one extreme or the other. I watched on Discovery channel that women may experience diarrhea because of the hormone levels. Call doctor to make sure because you don't want to get dehydrated.
2007-01-04 02:11:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about, I never heard so really. Diarrhoea causes due maily to water born bactria. Check water you use for drinking,....
2007-01-04 02:20:39 · answer #4 · answered by ckd_xl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it can happen however a viral or tummy bug is more likely.
2007-01-04 02:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. That is a gastrointestinal symptom.
2007-01-04 02:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy O 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it can be a symptom
2007-01-04 02:18:54 · answer #7 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I haven't heard of it.
2007-01-04 02:11:07 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs.V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly for some , it is.
2007-01-04 02:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by ball_courtney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, babe. think you just had eaten something bad ;)
2007-01-04 07:00:58 · answer #10 · answered by mama leila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋