Diarrhea in pregnant women: the norm and pathology

Frequent loose stools in women in a rare positionis a pathology. Diarrhea in the first trimester of pregnancy, as a rule, is a consequence of the hormonal adjustment of the body. Diarrhea at 4−5th month provokes the uterus, which, increasing in size, oppresses the intra-abdominal structures. In any case, diarrhea caused by physiological causes is a short-term occurrence.Diarrhea during pregnancy, accompanied by abdominal pain, requires urgent medical interventionPhoto: GettyDiarea during pregnancy is considered a pathological condition if:

• Lasts more than 4 days;
• accompanied by abundant liquid stools;
• there is frequent defecation - more than 6 times a day;
• feces have mucus and / or blood;
• vomiting, weakness;
• I have a stomachache;
• increased body temperature;
• in fecal black color.

If any of these symptoms occur immediatelyseek medical attention. Prolonged diarrhea leads to fluid loss and changes in water-salt balance. Due to dehydration, the work of all the organs of the woman is disrupted, the volume of amniotic fluid decreases, their composition changes. Against the background of dehydration, intoxication may develop in a pregnant woman, which, in turn, leads to fetal malformations. Excessive intestinal activity, provoking uterine contractions, also threatens the life of a child.

What to do with diarrhea during pregnancy?

If diarrhea is not accompanied by worsening of the generalcondition, you can do power correction. Temporarily from the diet should be eliminated soups and broths. It is better to eat food with a firm and mushy consistency.What to do with diarrhea during pregnancy? The main thing is to drink as much as possible, thus preventing dehydration. Photo: GettyStoking diarrhea will be supported by the fastening products: rice water, fresh and dried blueberries, viburnum, baked pears. Mandatory requirement for diarrhea - drink as much mineral water, carbonated dried fruit as possible. It happens that pregnancy and diarrhea are not related. Relaxed stools can be due to:

• inflammation in the alimentary tract;
• hypovitaminosis;
• dysbacteriosis;
• neurosis;
• poisoning by food or chemicals;
• food allergies;
• medication;
• rotavirus infection;
• salmonellosis and amebiasis;
• irritable bowel syndrome.

With prolonged and intensive diarrhea treatment.should be carried out exclusively under medical supervision. For diagnosis it is necessary to pass tests of feces, urine and blood. In case of poisoning, sorbents are prescribed to cleanse the body. Enzyme preparations help to improve digestion. So, in the first and second trimester, a pregnant woman can be disturbed by diarrhea caused by physiological reasons. Prolonged diarrhea, aggravated by other symptoms, requires urgent medical treatment.

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