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A member asked:

I'm 5wks pregnant. is it normal to have constipation/gas pain only at night? it's not sever but i'm up twice a night in the bathroom

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Yes: A lot of pregnant patient are on iron or on a prenatal vitamin that contains iron and often times are constipated. When constipated you may retain more gas. You can use generic gas x (simethicone) for gas and for constipation adding fiber, metamucil, colace (docusate sodium) and other remedies are fine.

Dr Cordas agreed

Answered 2/8/2014

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