medikus
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Why is heartburn increased in pregnancy? Is it because HCl production is increased or because of something else? Please, any help is apreciated. Thanks!
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| Tiff
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Well if you think about it, the growing size of the fetus starts to take up the entire abdominal cavity which will cause reflux. That's one reason. Progesterone also plays a role. Maybe someone else knows the specific effects it has on the lower esophageal sphincter.
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| supra
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In pregnancy,the tone of the LES is increased,increasing the chances of reflux,also the gastric emptying time is increased from the normal 2-2 n half hrs to >4hrs.i m not sure if HCL production increses or not.
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| Ig F
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gravid uterus pushes the diaphragm upwards which causes acid reflux as well as progesterone decreases the tone of LES which contributes to the acid reflux.....
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| spinal shock
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| dkmj13
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Relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter is the main reason.
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