Reflux
What:
- Swollen, enlarged veins around anus - 25-35% women
- bleeding, painful bowel movements
- anal pain & itching
Not:
- Helicobacter pylori - stomach ulcers
- pre-eclampsia
Why/How:
- relaxing muscles from progesterone
- stomach displacement
Advice:
- small frequent meals
- avoid that that makes it worse - lying down
- elevation head
- medications - Mylanta - TUMS