Why I'm not able to conceive and always have acidity and my iron is also low

Madhuri kumari

1 year ago

Why I'm not able to conceive and always have acidity and my iron is also low

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Happy Tummy Expert

1 year ago

Dear Madhuri kumari, Thank you for the question

Acidity, Bloating, heart burn, Gastritis, Abdominal discomfort can be a symptom of gastrointestinal digestive issues such as indigestion, constipation, IBS, intolerances etc., and/or due to an underlying health condition which may require medical attention.

Certain food intolerances can cause bloating and stomach pain after consuming specific foods. In lactose intolerance it is seen after consuming milk and milk products like cheese, paneer etc. And in gluten intolerance it is seen after consuming, wheat, rye, barley etc. For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.

Here are a few tips to help manage acidity

Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
Avoid large, heavy meals,
Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal
Try to limit the foods like caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.

Some of the guidelines to be considered general digestive health are as follows:

Eat a well-balanced diet including minimum 5 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit in a day as they are good sources of fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, zinc etc.
Include prebiotics such as banana, soyabean, garlic etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut.
Practice portion guidance.
Try to include whole grains like wheat, multigrain and millets in your daily diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients.
Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day
Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 30-45 minutes for at least 5 days a week.
Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.

Normal haemoglobin levels for women is 12.1 to15.1 g/dl. Women face more risk of iron deficiency across lifecycle due to increased iron needs during menstrual blood loss & childbirth etc. some of the reasons iron deficiency inadequate intake, malabsorption, low intake of vitamin C, infections and/or underlying health conditions. Iron deficiency may potentially increase the risk of anemia. For further diagnosis and assistance please contact a health care professional.

The richest sources of heme iron in the diet are lean meat and seafood and non-heme sources include nuts, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, and fortified grain, milk, whole grains, legumes and dry fruits etc.

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Iron for women is 29mg per day.

There are many possible causes of infertility, and fertility problems can affect either partner.

Some of the Common causes of infertility include:

Lack of regular ovulation (the monthly release of an egg)
When the semen is of the poor quality
When the fallopian tubes are blocked or damaged
Endometriosis – where tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb (the endometrium) is found outside the womb

There are also several factors that can affect fertility which include:

Age – fertility declines with age
Weight – being overweight or obese (having a BMI of 30 or over) reduces fertility; in
Smoking – can affect fertility: smoking (including passive smoking) affects your chance of conceiving and can reduce semen quality; read more about quitting smoking
Alcohol – the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all to keep risks to your baby to a minimum. Drinking too much alcohol can also affect the quality of sperm
Environmental factors – exposure to certain pesticides, solvents and metals has been shown to affect fertility, particularly in men