Q: Who treats morning sickness?
A: If you suffer from morning sickness consult your gynecologist or your family physician.
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Q: What are the causes of morning sickness?
A: Morning sickness can result from –
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An increase in estrogen hormone level
Low blood sugar
Increase in progesterone levels
Increase in progesterone levels
Increase in sensitivity to triggers such as odors or food
Q: How can I control morning sickness?
A: The following are some of the methods by which morning sickness can be controlled-
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Smell freshly cut lemons
Avoid an empty stomach
Eat small meals
Try taking ginger tea or ginger ale
Drink liquids about 30 min after eating solid foods
Sucking ice cubes made of water or fruit juice
Suck on a lollipop
Q: Are there medicines to counter morning sickness?
A: Usually no medicine is required unless the person is dehydrated or mal nourished. In severe cases anti-nausea medications may be prescribed.
