title: [Gastrointestinal diseases in pregnancy].
abstract: Abdominal complaints during pregnancy are frequent. In most instances, nausea and vomiting are a consequence of pregnancy and are considered indicators of a well-developing pregnancy. The growing uterus and hormonal changes during pregnancy often lead to gastroesophageal reflux and constipation. Serious gastrointestinal diseases such as intestinal obstruction or the exacerbation of a chronic inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy are rare, but if suspected, often warrant immediate confirmation and aggressive therapy. Unnecessary delays are associated with an increasing mortality and morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin I, Klinikum der Universität Regensburg.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Merger
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schölmerich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents