A possible role of prolactin in preventing heartburn during pregnancy

A possible role of prolactin in preventing heartburn during pregnancy

Although heartburn, thought to indicate reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus, occurs frequently in pregnant women during the first trimester, its aetiology is not clear.

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Veröffentlicht in:South African medical journal 1979-01, Vol.55 (4), p.127-128
Hauptverfasser: Brock-Utne, J G, Dimopoulos, G E, Welman, S, Dow, T G, Robertson, E J, Moshal, M G
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Anaesthesiology
Chemical pathology
Endocrinology
Esophagus - physiopathology
Female
Gastroenterology
Heartburn
Heartburn - drug therapy
Humans
Middle Aged
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Prolactin
Prolactin - blood
Prolactin - therapeutic use
Stomach - physiopathology
Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Although heartburn, thought to indicate reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus, occurs frequently in pregnant women during the first trimester, its aetiology is not clear.
ISSN:0256-9574
2078-5135