Inflammation of the kidneys during pregnancy is treatedexclusively in a hospital. Photo: GettyIn the period of expectation of the baby the mother's organism undergoes significant changes. The organs of the urinary system several times increase the load due to squeezing the walls of the growing uterus. There are other dangerous factors that can disrupt the excretory system.
Causes of kidney failure in pregnancy
Causes of development of urinary system diseases during pregnancy:
- Decreased immunity;
- excess fluid intake;
- chronic kidney disease: pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis;
- getting into the kidneys of an infection from the intestine or external genitalia;
- supercooling.
Any unpleasant sensations in the kidneys, and alsofrequent or difficult urination requires specialist attention. The most common kidney diseases during pregnancy are pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis. Pyelonephritis is observed in 15-20% of pregnant women, when both glomerulonephritis is rare because of the body's production of a large number of corticosteroids. These hormones interfere with the development of the disease. Symptoms of pyelonephritis in pregnancy:
- Pain in the lower back or side;
- decreased appetite;
- increased body temperature;
- difficulty urinating;
- vomiting - with purulent pyelonephritis;
- increased sweating.
Constant kidney pain during pregnancy -symptom of the inflammatory process. When it is detected, you should immediately consult a doctor. The gynecologist will prescribe the tests and, if the diagnosis is confirmed, send for consultation to the nephrologist. The specialists will prescribe a treatment that will consist of taking antibacterial drugs that are allowed during pregnancy. Pielonephritis is dangerous because it can provoke premature birth, toxin poisoning and disorders in its development , as well as malfunctions in the work of the mother's nervous system. If the disease is not cured in time, it can go on into a chronic form. Glomerulonephritis is an inflammatory kidney disease that occurs due to glitches in the immune system. It is rare in pregnant women and manifests itself in the form:
- Strong puffiness;
- convulsive seizures;
- high temperature;
- pain in the side;
- high blood pressure.
Glomerulonephritis develops rapidly,symptoms of the disease manifest immediately. Ailment is treated, like pyelonephritis, in a hospital. For the therapy used diuretics, electrophoresis, ultrasound, bed rest and correction of diet. The disease suffered during pregnancy causes a delay in the development of the child, miscarriage. In chronic glomerulonephritis of a severe course, women can not become pregnant, as this poses a threat to their health. Inflammation of the kidneys during child bearing is a dangerous condition that requires medical advice and immediate hospitalization. In questions about the health of the baby and the future mother can not be delayed.
