Chest pain nausea dizziness. Treatment of chest pain and dizziness: how they are related and the causes of their appearance. Symptoms of a pathological condition

There is nausea, which is often accompanied by vomiting, up to bleeding.

A patient who first encountered such a problem will first think about digestive disorders, which is quite logical. He begins to remember meals, possible poisoning with low-quality products.

The patient has the following symptoms:

sharp pain, which is compared with sensations of severe pain;
the symptom is characteristic of the upper abdomen;
there is nausea, turning into vomiting.
there is a compression of the upper body, in the thoracic spine on the left.

This condition is preceded by a sharp deterioration in well-being, blanching of the skin and a change in the shade of the nasolabial triangle. The patient complains of short-term loss of consciousness, attention, thinking.

Having called an "ambulance" due to the listed signs, the sick person is hospitalized in general therapy or an infectious disease department, taking into account signs of exacerbation of diseases gastrointestinal tract, acute poisoning. Only timely diagnosis allows you to determine the true cause of nausea and vomiting. Sometimes provoking factors are a combination of diseases of the digestive system and the heart.

The doctor needs to exclude pneumonia and symptoms of colds. Sometimes a painful cough and bouts of spasms affect the functioning of blood vessels.

Causes of symptoms and disease

Pain, discomfort, including nausea in the upper abdomen, especially on the left, are sure signs of a violation of the normal functioning of the organs. Often they are accompanied by mental states of fear, depression. The pain can be so severe that it makes it impossible to make the usual movements, to be active.

This is how diseases that indicate the pathology of the gastrointestinal tract or the work of the heart manifest themselves. In some cases they are combined.

The list of symptomatic picture includes diseases:

hypertensive crisis;
vegetative-vascular dystonia;
attacks of myocardial infarction.

At the time of the onset of a hypertensive crisis, the patient feels headaches of a compressive nature in the forehead, nape, and temples. Nausea and resulting vomiting do not bring relief.

The disease is often accompanied by retrosternal pain and dizziness, which indicates spasm of the cerebral vessels.

In cases of heart failure, there are:

swelling in the peritoneum, on the lower extremities;
intracardiac pain;
changes in the anatomical structure of the heart.

During the pre-infarction state, the patient feels bouts of nausea, which are accompanied by:

sharp pains in the shoulder blade, epigastrium;
on palpation of the pulse, tachycardia is noticeable;
external examination reveals cold sweat protruding on the forehead, a change in the shades of the skin, mosaic phenomena;
subjective feelings of lack of air, the inability to take a full breath;
feeling of fear, darkening in the eyes, loss of consciousness.

Nausea and burning in the chest area are harbingers of myocardial infarction. Sometimes the patient does not feel other symptoms, assuming that the signs will go away on their own, attributing them to changes in atmospheric pressure, poor sleep, and the like. In fact, the condition requires immediate hospitalization in a hospital setting.

During attacks with vegetative-vascular dystonia, characteristic pains in the region of the head and heart appear. They are associated with emotional stress. Vomiting brings little relief. Pressure instability is observed for several hours.

How is the diagnosis carried out

Considering the causes of discomfort in the abdomen, the doctor must assess the general condition of the patient.

Peculiarities differential diagnosis in the gastralgic form of a heart attack and coronary insufficiency, it involves the exclusion of diseases associated with organs abdominal cavity.

The main indications are:

the presence of pain in the chest and below;
hyperesthesia of the skin in the region of the atria, collarbone and shoulder on the left;
nausea that is not caused by eating;
gag reflexes, belching;
likely shock or collapse.

In some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (cholecystitis, stomach ulcers, duodenum) the pain is similar, but the heart rate. Blood pressure remains within normal limits, sometimes it can be increased.

Often there are cases of combined diseases, when diagnosis is difficult.

A few days before the onset of a heart attack, patients experience “harbingers”, which are more often attributed to a psychological state:

insomnia;
anxious thoughts;
increased emotionality;
discomfort.

The doctor prescribes procedures that will help distinguish the accompanying signs from the leading ones.

Anamnesis, questioning and external examination of the patient using palpation and percussion.
Measurement blood pressure, pulse with time intervals.
Appointment of a general and biochemical analysis of blood, urine, exudate in inflammatory diseases of the lungs.
An ECG helps to identify abnormalities in the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Load cardiogram.
Ultrasound of the abdominal organs with an unspecified diagnosis.
If an aortic rupture is suspected, palpation is performed to detect a tumor with a pulsation. On the lower extremities, the beating of the vessels is completely absent.

Only a correct diagnosis can be made during medical observation of the patient's condition on an outpatient or inpatient basis.

Treatment approaches

Medical assistance

Having made a diagnosis, doctors prescribe treatment that is aimed at eliminating symptoms. It should be comprehensive, combining therapeutic approaches with cardio directions.

When a myocardial infarction occurs, the patient is placed in a hospital. The first day is observed in the intensive care unit, where intensive coronary therapy is carried out. It provides timely nutrition of the heart muscles, elimination of thrombosis. The cause of a heart attack is the blockage of blood vessels, when the outcome can be fatal. Gradually, the cells lose their nutrition and die. The larger the area affected, the less chance of survival. It is important to normalize heartbeat and observe the general condition of organs and systems. Early medical intervention gives a chance to avoid disability and death.
In cases of exacerbation coronary disease treatment is possible both in the hospital and at home. It all depends on the severity of the patient's condition. Thrombolytic drugs, antispasmodics are prescribed when using funds to nourish the heart muscles.
With the manifestation of crises of a hypertensive state or vegetative-vascular dystonia, doctors recommend antihypertensive drugs. In some cases, the dose may be excessive, which will lead to a worsening of the condition. Only an individual dosage will help to avoid problems.
In cases of pain of a neurogenic nature, sedatives are prescribed to stabilize the mental state and nervous system. Treatment is carried out at home, occasionally in the hospital in the neurological department.

In any case, with nausea and pain in the abdomen, sternum, heart, in the cervical and thoracic segments of the spine, you should consult a doctor.

Timeliness will give a chance for survival and the continuation of an active life. All treatment takes place only under the supervision of a doctor until recovery.

Therapy at home

If nausea occurs suddenly or continues for more than 5 hours, then the patient can be offered folk remedies treatment that improves the general condition.

Call " ambulance”, despite possible refusals of treatment.
Drops of Corvalol, Valocordin, Valoserdin help to eliminate the primary symptoms of pain.
Not everyone is advised to take Nitroglycerin. It can aggravate the condition.
Offer plenty of fluids. Helps green tea with sugar, lemon.
A decoction of herbs with a calming effect: root valerian, lemon balm, peppermint, eucalyptus.
If you suspect a malfunction in the digestive tract, decoctions of chamomile and dill help.
Apply cold or pieces of ice to the temples.
Provide fresh air. The patient is placed on high pillows and a window or window is opened.
Wet a cotton swab or swab with ammonia and apply and give it a sniff from time to time.
You can not make sudden movements. Only complete rest will ensure stabilization in the work of the body and internal systems.
Refrain from taking food, food until the cause of pathological manifestations is established.

Do not use alcoholic beverages. The advice to “drink a glass” of cognac or vodka can only aggravate the situation and lead to an early death. A sharp expansion of blood vessels under the influence of ethyl alcohol will completely disrupt homeostasis. The critical condition will worsen, a new attack will occur.

Preventive measures

Patients who are in the "risk group" should be aware of the measure of self-responsibility for life and their health.

Physicians suggest:

know and regularly measure the level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood;
with a large body weight to achieve its reduction;
take antihypertensive drugs on time, which are prescribed by a therapist or cardiologist;
avoid unnecessary emotional overload and physical stress;
adjust sleep, which should last at least 8 hours;
daily walks in the fresh air, which provides an influx of oxygen, has a positive effect on well-being.

Strengthening muscles, blood vessels is the main task. This helps medical nutrition and regular exercise. The complexes are selected individually, which depends on the degree of vascular damage, the work of the muscles and their strength, the general condition, the patient's mood for recovery.

It is important to use the possibilities of herbal medicine, which will help in solving problems, strengthen the immune system, and fill the body with glycoside vitamins.

With a careful attitude to yourself, the forecasts can be favorable. Timely examination and observation by therapists gives a chance to gain full health. Neglect of the rules of conduct, which will provoke the risk of cardiovascular disease, can lead to irreparable consequences.

Summing up, it can be noted that pain and nausea are signs of many diseases.

The following can distinguish a dangerous condition in diseases of the heart and blood vessels:

the pain arose suddenly, it can be sharp, aching, pulling;
nausea not associated with eating, accompanied by the urge to vomit, which does not bring relief;
there are sharp sensations of squeezing in the chest;
it is difficult to breathe in and out, to make movements;

Hello, I have had such a problem for 4 months, I have been pressing in my chest and feeling nauseous, you can even say it makes me sick and does not allow me to function normally, these symptoms bother me throughout the day, there are also attacks of severe compression in the chest in which I can’t do anything at all to do, examined from head to toe, examinations are all normal, and MRI of the head and fibro and colonoscopy ultrasound of all organs cardiogram and tests everything is normal, took drugs such as gidosepam miltor lyric magne B6 noobut relaxil adaptol, and still this discomfort is I don't know what to do anymore

Alexander, Odessa

ANSWERED: 01/21/2016

Hello, Alexander! The fact that you "everything is normal" speaks of the psychosomatic nature of your complaints. Our body never deceives us. It is able to "tell" us about all our internal problems - our conflicts, sufferings, experiences. This information manifests itself in the form of single ailments or chronic protracted illnesses. The ability of a mental state to influence physical health is called psychosomatics. Experts say that the transformation of internal experiences and conflicts into physical ailments occurs in different ways. In some cases, emotions break through that had not previously received an outlet. Sometimes, on the contrary, physical illness is a defense mechanism. But always problems with physical health are a sign of problems in the mental sphere. Naturally, it is much easier to take pills and fight the symptoms of the disease, but the main problem and the cause of the disease is in the head and needs a rigorous analysis. Without knowing what processes are going on in the unconscious, a person cannot realize the fact that he has internal problems. He is simply not well, for some reason sad, nothing pleases. The continuous state of stress affects physical health, manifesting itself in various symptoms. All this taken together is a subconscious message that something needs to be done in order to solve one's internal problems. Your problems should be solved under the guidance of an experienced specialist (psychotherapist, psychologist). Impossible to give some quick effective advice on the Internet, with all due respect and the desire to help - this is contrary to medical ethics, and can even harm. Address to the doctor internally.

clarifying question

ANSWERED: 01/21/2016

Dear Alexander! We can say that psychosomatic diseases are the pain and suffering of the soul, which have not found any other way out except through the body, this is the story of the soul about itself, and most often - its cry. Psychosomatic diseases refers to physical illnesses or disorders caused by emotional stress. These can be conflicts, suffering, feelings of aggression, fear, which are not recognized by a person, but remain in his unconscious. The stomach (sickening) and the heart (pressing in the chest) are sensitive to our problems, fears, hatred of others and ourselves, dissatisfaction with ourselves and our fate. Suppression of these feelings, unwillingness to admit them to oneself, an attempt to ignore them instead of understanding, understanding and resolving can cause various disorders. Psychosomatic illnesses and their symptoms always have specific causes. For example, "Gastric functions" (nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, poor appetite) are upset by people who bashfully react to their desire to receive help or a manifestation of love from another person, the desire to lean on someone. In other cases, the conflict is expressed in a sense of guilt because of the desire to take something by force from another. The reason why gastric functions are so vulnerable to such conflict is that food represents the first apparent gratification of a receptive-collective desire in early infancy. In the mind of a child, the desire to be loved and the desire to be fed are deeply connected. When in later life the desire to receive help from another causes shame or shyness, which is often in a society whose main value is independence, this desire can lead to various disorders of the stomach. Such people are distinguished by anxiety, irritability, increased diligence and a heightened sense of duty. They are characterized by low self-esteem, accompanied by excessive vulnerability, shyness, resentment, self-doubt and, at the same time, increased demands on themselves, suspiciousness. It is noticed that these people strive to do much more than they can really do. For them, a tendency to actively overcome difficulties, combined with strong internal anxiety, is typical. There are many reasons. To solve your problem, you should first deal with the reasons, you can use the services of a psychotherapist or psychologist. It is impossible to help at a distance with all due respect and desire to help. Contact a specialist internally. Best wishes.

clarifying question

ANSWERED: 01/21/2016

Dear Alexander! You can get rid of your problems only by resolving psychological problems. Psychological problems cannot be solved with pills alone. Drugs will only "mask" your difficulties for a short time, but not eliminate them completely. Psychotherapy is a long and important process of organizing the past, present and future, searching for new ways to harmonize the personality, the effectiveness of which depends not only on the experience of the psychotherapist, but also on the efforts made by the patient himself. Patience and perseverance are needed, and pills can be "additional", but not the main remedy. It is useful to learn how to properly respond to stressful situations and irritating factors. Psychotherapy helps in this - to comprehend the World and oneself in it, to release the potential of a person. The main goal of psychotherapy is to develop flexibility; the ability to find new, effective strategies of behavior; accumulate and rationally use energy resources; ensure activity, optimism, maintain and develop health. In the human body, Nature initially designed everything in such a way that it is able to heal itself ... And the right thoughts and fortitude are the main condition. The possibilities of the human body and psyche, and its ability to self-healing are endless! Its potential has not been studied by science. What is important is a positive attitude, self-confidence, and perseverance in achieving the goal. For effective psychotherapy, it is important to find an experienced and qualified specialist (psychotherapist, psychologist) whom you trust. Best wishes!

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What should be done

Chest pain, vomiting, nausea, weakness should not be ignored, they cannot be ignored. Timely diagnosis, consultation of a competent specialist are able to differentiate the cause of the onset of symptoms and direct all therapeutic measures to eliminate the disease. Therefore, what can be taken for nausea, it is necessary to find out from the doctor. In each case, the answer to this question will be different.

There is no need to delay seeking emergency care if there are threatening symptoms:

pain in the heart does not stop for more than 20 minutes;
pain does not go away after taking nitroglycerin;
an attack of nausea and pain in the heart is accompanied by high blood pressure, cold sweat, shortness of breath, fear.

How to deal with chest pain and nausea

A prerequisite for the successful elimination of chest pain and nausea is an accurate diagnosis of the patient's condition. Indeed, in order to relieve nausea in case of violations of the function of the heart and blood vessels, it is necessary to take medicines that reduce blood pressure, correct heart function, improve the condition of blood vessels and the rheological properties of blood.

The therapy of vegetovascular dystonia is complex and includes sedatives, drugs that optimize the functioning of the nervous system, as well as individual organs and systems. In addition, they also resort to non-drug methods of treatment: therapeutic massage, physiotherapy, reflexology.

Myocardial infarction requires urgent and competent measures in a hospital setting. Therapy, its duration, volume directly depend on the area of damage to the heart muscle. Treatment success is much greater if started for the first time within 12 hours

Pneumonia and bronchitis, in addition to antimicrobial and antiviral therapy, always includes detoxification agents, vitamins, and mucolytic drugs. Despite the highly effective broad-spectrum antibiotics, the most acceptable is the prescription of drugs based on data from microbiological studies.

In case of liver diseases, the use of drugs that restore the function of these organs, as well as antiemetic drugs (Cerukal, Zoloft), helps quite well against nausea. Additional examination methods will not be superfluous, they will help to individually select the necessary means of therapy.

The causes of pain in the heart and nausea are varied. Listening to the "voice" of one's own body, a person is able to timely catch the signals of dysfunction of organs and systems, and, turning to a doctor, find the right solution to the problem that has arisen.

The following conditions can cause chest pain and vomiting:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD), which is a disorder of the digestive system that causes symptoms such as heartburn, chest pain, and vomiting. People can usually manage GERD symptoms with medications and dietary changes.

Peptic ulcers

Peptic ulcersdevelop on the gastric mucosa. They can be very painful and symptoms include vomiting and chest pain. Treatment includes drugs, but sometimes surgery is required.

Panic attacks

Panic attacks can be frightening, and symptoms include tightness and chest pain. Stress and anxiety are leading causes of panic attacks, so reducing stress can help relieve symptoms. Lifestyle changes can help alleviate anxiety and panic attacks. People should also talk to a doctor about treatment. Cutting down on stimulants like coffee and meditation can help relieve stress.

Could it be a heart attack?

Chest pain and shortness of breath are common symptoms of a heart attack. Sometimes chest pain is accompanied by nausea. It is important to know that women and men may have different symptoms.

Common symptoms of a heart attack include:

mild chest pain and discomfort that slowly builds up
discomfort in the upper body;
erratic breathing;
nausea or vomiting;
sudden dizziness;
cold sweat;
weakness.

Women are more likely than men to have the following symptoms :

erratic breathing;
nausea;
vomit;
back, shoulder and jaw pain.

Heart attacks require immediate medical attention.

Diagnosis of a heart attack

A heart attack occurs when one or more coronary arteries are blocked. This blockage prevents blood from reaching the heart tissue, which can lead to death.

A doctor can diagnose a heart attack using an electrocardiogram (ECG) or coronary angiography. If diagnostic methods detect an irregular rhythm, this may indicate a heart problem. Sometimes doctors do a blood test to diagnose a heart attack.

Heart attack treatment

At heart attack emergency services should be called. While waiting for the arrival of an ambulance, crushed aspirin should be given to the patient, which will reduce the effect of a heart attack.

Some people may need surgery. Long-term treatment includes a healthy lifestyle, stress management, and smoking cessation.

Could it be angina?

A person with angina may have pain in the neck and shoulder.

Angina may feel like tightness in the chest or feel like indigestion. Some people may also experience pain in the following areas, such as:

neck;
shoulders;
arms;
jaws.

Diagnosis of angina pectoris

The doctor will perform a physical examination and take a complete medical history. The physician will:

symptoms;
family history;
smoking status;
dietary preferences;
other risk factors.

If the doctor suspects angina pectoris, they will recommend an ECG, stress testing, chest x-ray, and blood work.

Treatment of angina pectoris

There are many methods of treatment. If symptoms are mild, treatment may include lifestyle changes and medications.

Healthy lifestyle factors include:

to give up smoking;
consumption of healthy food;
physical activity;
limitation stressful situations and the fight against anxiety;
maintaining a healthy weight;
taking medications prescribed by a doctor.

If the above treatments do not help, then surgery may be required, such as angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery.

Chest pain and vomiting in children

Chest pain and nausea are some of the common reasons children end up in the hospital. Unlike adults, most cases of chest pain in children are benign.

The cause is usually GERD and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Children with asthma may also experience sudden chest pain and vomiting.

Many women who are planning a pregnancy or have already experienced the joy of motherhood are concerned about the same question - when do the first signs of pregnancy appear? This question is important, because often a woman decides to take a pregnancy test or go to a gynecologist just when there is a suspicion of pregnancy.

How to know that you are pregnant? It is very simple - to pay close attention to the signs of pregnancy, and already at the most early dates. Knowing your body well, you can recognize the first signs of pregnancy even before menstruation - for example, there are many cases when women knew in advance that they were pregnant - they simply felt it, as we intuitively feel, for example, the approach of a thunderstorm through unnaturally calm air. Similarly, in the case of pregnancy - it is often possible to recognize the signs of pregnancy already in the first week, when the very first signs of pregnancy appear.

The very first signs of pregnancy

Very often, after the appearance of two stripes on the test, a woman says to herself: “Wait! And I knew for a long time that I was pregnant!” For many, a positive test is not a surprise, but rather a confirmation of what intuition already suggested. What are the first changes in the body that give rise to our subconscious to suspect pregnancy when we ourselves are still driving all sorts of assumptions from ourselves, saying to ourselves: “Well, it’s useless to fantasize. We need to wait at least for a delay! The article collected and analyzed not only the classic signs of pregnancy, but also the signs of pregnancy described by the participants of one of the pregnancy planning sites, BEFORE THEY LEARNED ABOUT PREGNANCY and within a week after.

Small spotting

The discharge can be either in the form of a slight bleeding, or just a few brown droplets, or even just a “yellowish mark” on toilet paper. Usually the thought that accompanies them is: “Something menstruation is early this time” or “well, that’s menstruation.” This implantation bleeding is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. Approximately 6 to 12 days after conception, the embryo is planted on the uterine wall. In some women, this process is accompanied by bleeding, but in many, no discharge appears at all, which is also normal.

Small discharges may periodically reappear on days when the fetal egg is more actively "getting used" to the uterine wall. Most often they are of a "creamy" consistency, yellow or pink shade. They may also appear after a delay, but in this case it is necessary to consult a doctor to exclude the threat of termination of pregnancy.

Also, discharge of a pink and yellow nature can be triggered by erosion of the cervix, which intensifies with the onset of pregnancy. Cervical erosion is a violation of the integrity of the cover of the vaginal part of the cervix. During pregnancy, it acquires an even brighter red color due to increased blood circulation of the cervix, and can easily bleed on contact.

Increased basal temperature, implantation depression

When measuring basal temperature, a sign of pregnancy is the so-called "implantation sinking" - a sharp decrease in temperature for one day in the second phase. This is one of the signs most often observed in charts with confirmed pregnancy. This retraction can occur for two reasons, firstly, the production of the hormone progesterone, which is responsible for raising the temperature, begins to decline from the middle of the second phase, when pregnancy occurs, its production resumes again, which leads to temperature fluctuations. Secondly, during the onset of pregnancy, the hormone estrogen is released, which in turn lowers the temperature. The combination of these two hormonal shifts leads to the appearance of implantation depression on the graph.

Also a sign developing pregnancy counts basal body temperature above 37 degrees. True, it remains elevated only for the first few weeks, until the placenta begins to function.

Feeling unwell

Many women who do not know about the onset of pregnancy believe that they have caught a cold and are sick. This is due to the fact that in the first trimester of pregnancy, a woman's body temperature is increased; fatigue also increases. Therefore, there is a feeling that the woman is ill.

But many do get a little "sick", probably due to a slight decrease in immunity. Often there are complaints about the throat, runny nose. In this case, the main thing is not to heal yourself with strong drugs that are contraindicated during pregnancy and use traditional medicine more.

Sensitization of the breast

Breast swelling or tenderness is a common sign of pregnancy that appears 1 to 2 weeks after conception. A woman may notice how her breasts have changed; they react to every, even a slight touch, hurt or swell, sometimes it is almost impossible to touch them. But there are pregnant women who “do not feel” their breasts in the first weeks of pregnancy, and some, on the contrary, are surprised that the breasts “strangely it hurts before menstruation ”and then they find out about the onset of pregnancy. Darkening of the skin around the nipples also indicates pregnancy.

Feeling of "fullness", heaviness in the pelvic region

During pregnancy, blood flow to the pelvic organs increases, the uterus slowly increases. Therefore, many pregnant women "feel" their uterus from the first days of implantation and refer it to the first signs of pregnancy. Another, less pleasant side of the coin is the appearance of hemorrhoids. For many, it appears in the second half of pregnancy due to the pressure of the growing fetus, but some expectant mothers (especially those who have given birth before) encounter this nuisance already in the first weeks of pregnancy, all because of the same increased blood flow.

Tingling in the uterus during pregnancy

Many pregnant women in the first or second week of pregnancy notice periodic tingling in the uterus.

Rapid fatigue / drowsiness, lack of concentration

Feeling tired or lethargic is a common pre-menstrual pregnancy symptom that can appear as early as the first week after conception. One of its causes is the increased production of the hormone "progesterone"; plus the general restructuring of the body for pregnancy. Progesterone depresses the psyche, which manifests itself in depression, irritability and drowsiness. Starting from the 10th week of pregnancy, the active hormone-producing function of the placenta begins. In accordance with the increase in the duration of pregnancy and the growth of the fetus, in addition to progesterone, the level of estrogens, which have a stimulating effect on the psyche, increases, and drowsiness disappears.

Now hot, now cold

Another early sign of pregnancy can be considered that you are thrown into the heat, then into the cold and, accordingly, you can’t get warm in any way in three pairs of woolen socks, then you get hot when it’s +10 outside, and you’re in one t-shirt. This is due to increased body temperature in the first trimester of pregnancy and a decrease in blood pressure. Interestingly, many note the reddening of the face in the evening.

restless sleep

Many women who are not yet aware of their pregnancy note that sleep has become more restless. In the evening, they begin to go to bed earlier, and often just “pass out”, but they wake up on their own already at 6-7 in the morning and cannot fall asleep again. There is a feeling of "brokenness" even after a full night's sleep.

Nausea, increased salivation, aversion to smells

This classic sign of pregnancy often occurs 2 to 8 weeks after conception. Some lucky women do not experience nausea throughout their entire pregnancy. However, aversion to smells, nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy occurs in 50% of women.

Vomiting during pregnancy can occur several times a day and is often associated with nausea and salivation. Vomiting is accompanied by a decrease in appetite, a change in taste and olfactory sensations. It is considered as a disorder of neuroendocrine regulation of body functions, and the leading role in this belongs to a violation of the functional state of the central nervous system. However, such vomiting can also be caused by factors of an intragastric nature, often being important symptom dysfunction of the digestive system.

Along with vomiting during toxicosis in early pregnancy, due to severe irritation of the salivary center, salivation is often observed, which can lead to a significant and undesirable weight loss of the pregnant woman (up to 2-3 kg in one week). If the abundantly separated saliva is swallowed, then, entering the stomach, it changes the acidity of the gastric juice and causes a violation of the digestive function.

It is important to bear in mind that vomiting is defensive reaction, since in this case the body is freed from toxic and rejected substances. This is an evolutionary adaptation in response to harmful influences. At the same time, together with vomit, the body loses saliva, digestive juices containing proteins (including enzymes) necessary for the body, electrolytes, in some cases - partially or completely - the food taken. In this regard, with frequently repeated vomiting, water-salt, protein and fat metabolism, the balance of vitamins and minerals, and the activity of the endocrine glands are gradually disturbed.

Lower back pain

Slight pains, "lumbago" in the lower back, in the region of the sacrum can also indicate an early pregnancy; however, mild pain periodically occurs throughout the entire period of bearing a child.

In the early stages, “shoots” often appear from the pelvic area to the legs.

Headache and migraines

A sudden increase in hormone levels in the body can cause headaches in early pregnancy, and therefore serves indirect sign pregnancy. Usually, by the end of the first trimester, the headaches subside and leave the pregnant woman to enjoy her position.

Slight swelling of the hands

Progesterone contributes to the retention of salts and fluids in the body, which can lead to slight swelling, when, when clenching your hand into a fist, you feel that your fingers have become thicker.

Bloating, gas, bowel disorders

A frequent sign of pregnancy - a noticeable increase in the circumference of the abdomen in the very early stages of pregnancy, when the uterus is still slightly enlarged, is associated with bloating. In the process of digestion, gas formation always occurs in the intestines. During pregnancy, the intestine becomes more "lazy", its peristalsis slows down, and, consequently, the rate of movement of the intestinal contents decreases, its swelling increases, and constipation may appear. This is facilitated by hormonal changes characteristic of pregnancy, which leads to an increase in the blood supply to the vessels of the abdominal cavity and, as a result, to a slight swelling of the intestinal walls.

Frequent urge to urinate

Frequent urination during the day and at night is a common early sign of pregnancy. It should be noted that there are no other painful sensations (pain, pain, burning sensation). These phenomena disappear by the 4th month of pregnancy. This is due to significant hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy. Enhanced level female sex hormones at first contributes to a significant rush of blood to the pelvic organs. Congestion of blood vessels causes temporary changes in the functioning of the kidneys, ureters, Bladder. These phenomena decrease in the second trimester of pregnancy, however, they can be safely attributed to the frequent signs of pregnancy.

pressure drop

A universal phenomenon during pregnancy is a slight decrease in blood pressure. If a woman had low blood pressure before pregnancy, then during pregnancy, periodic conditions of a significant decrease in blood pressure (less than 90/60 mm Hg) are possible and, as a result, weakness, dizziness, headache, fainting. Deterioration of well-being usually occurs with prolonged standing, when taking hot baths, with prolonged stay in a stuffy hot room, on an empty stomach. For pregnant women with a tendency to hypotension, the daily routine is especially important: night sleep for 9-10 hours and daytime sleep 1-2 hours.

Increased appetite/craving for certain foods

"Zhor" often accompanies an incipient pregnancy is considered one of its signs. You don't necessarily have to crave pickles or vanilla ice cream, but many pregnant women do develop cravings for certain foods.

Increased vaginal discharge, thrush

From the vagina, secretion increases - this is due to the increasing blood supply to the pelvic organs. During pregnancy, the concentration of hydrogen ions increases in the vaginal secretion, which protect the body. expectant mother from the ingress of harmful microorganisms. But, unfortunately, yeast fungi reproduce well in this environment, and because of this, thrush (candidiasis) often appears in pregnant women, which must be cured, otherwise infection of the fetus may occur, and during childbirth, the tissues of the birth canal will be easier to tear.

And finally, delayed menstruation

Missed/Irregular periods are the most well-known and common sign of pregnancy that prompts a woman to take a pregnancy test. During pregnancy, a woman experiences a monthly delay in menstruation. Many pregnant women experience bleeding, however, as a rule, menstruation ends quickly and is less intense than usual. A delay in menstruation can be explained by many other reasons besides pregnancy. However, if you lead an active sex life and you have a delay, it is better to take a pregnancy test.

Happy pregnancy and easy childbirth!

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