What is dangerous gestosis in pregnancy
Pregnancy gestosis is caused by the violation of the general circulation and the resultant lack of functions of the internal organs - liver, kidneys, etc. This condition indicates that the body of a pregnant woman is difficult to cope with the increased burden, providing both their needs and the needs of the unborn child. Signs of gestosis are well known. Initially, it is manifested by swelling, then the appearance of protein in the urine, and in the third stage - increased blood pressure( arterial hypertension).Pregnancy during pregnancy is an extremely dangerous complication, which requires the most serious attitude: it occupies one of the first places among a number of factors leading to the death of pregnant and parturient women.
It is very important to identify gestosis at an early stage, because at times it is difficult to draw a line between normal weight gain and pathological, the cause of which lies in fluid retention in tissues. Therefore, pregnant women should be weighed regularly. An alarming symptom is a quick set of kilograms in the second half of the term. Normally, after the 28th week of pregnancy, a woman should recover no more than half a kilogram per week. If this indicator is exceeded, she may be assigned an additional examination.
To detect swelling during pregnancy is sometimes difficult - at first glance, they may not be visible. A woman should be alerted, for example, if it is difficult for her to take off and put on rings that used to be right, or if her shoes are tight. With a large set of weight, in the event that swelling is not detected during the examination, a pregnant sample can be made. This is a completely innocuous procedure: a certain amount of saline is injected under the skin. Conclusion on the presence or, on the contrary, the absence of concealed edema is made on the basis of the time of its resorption.
Because gestosis in pregnancy at its second stage is manifested by the presence of protein in the urine, strict control is needed: a woman waiting for a child should regularly take all the prescribed tests. Detection of urine in the urine, especially in combination with edema and / or hypertension, is the reason for sending a pregnant woman to a hospital. Outpatient treatment of preeclampsia is not carried out.
If the pregnant woman has only light, small swelling of the legs and hands, the need for inpatient treatment, as a rule, does not arise. In order to cope with them, it is enough to simply limit the amount of fluid used. If swelling on the legs, it is useful from time to time to rest in a horizontal position, placing a pillow under your feet. You can also drink cranberry juice - it is an easy natural diuretic. Do not self-medicate and take diuretics, including herbal tea, without the appointment of a doctor - this can cause serious harm to both the woman herself and the future child!
If the attending physician insists on hospitalization, do not argue with him. Gestosis during pregnancy is rather insidious: a sharp deterioration in the condition can occur literally within a few days. He is dangerous for his complications: pre-eclampsia, in which, in particular, headache, drowsiness and nausea are noted, and eclampsia is a seizure. Eclampsia can be complicated by a stroke or a heart attack, severe multi-organ failure, an ocular retinal detachment. In the case of development of preeclampsia, an urgent cesarean section is indicated.
According to statistics, gestosis in pregnancy often occurs in women suffering from pyelonephritis, hypertension and diabetes. In the risk group are pregnant and over 35 years old, as well as those whose weight significantly exceeds the norm. Treatment of gestosis in the hospital is usually carried out for 2-3 weeks. Its symptoms completely disappear within a few days after birth.