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Causes of
In case of normal pregnancyContraction of the uterus is observed only with the onset of labor. But for a number of reasons, high uterine tone can occur both in the early and later stages. The reason for the increase in uterine tone in the 1st trimester in most cases is a lack of progesterone in the body. This hormone is responsible for relaxing the uterus and fixing the fertilized egg on its walls. The reason for the appearance of uterine tone during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester can be the growing fetus and the pressure it exerts on the internal organs. The reasons for high uterine muscle tone can also include: - Rhesus conflict; - infectious diseases; - polyhydramnios; - multiple pregnancy or a large fetus; - irregular shape of the uterus.
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The manifestation of hypertonicity of the uterus
The first and main symptom of uterine tonepregnancy is a nagging pain in the abdomen, which causes discomfort. Often the pain spreads to the lower back. Starting from the second half of the gestation period, hypertonicity of the uterus is even easier to determine. In addition to the nagging pain, the woman feels that the uterus becomes hard and tense. If symptoms appear, you should consult a doctor. It is important that the doctor prescribes treatment, since self-medication or measures not taken in time can provoke a miscarriage, and starting from the 28th week ─ premature birth. In addition, due to the tension of the uterine muscles, the child can receive a limited amount of nutrients and oxygen, since the vessels are compressed. As a result, fetal hypoxia develops.
Uterine hypertonus: drug treatment
As a rule, uterine tone during pregnancy is treatedoutpatient, but in some cases hospitalization is required. The doctor prescribes treatment depending on the cause of hypertonicity. Drug treatment may include taking the following medications: - antispasmodics - progesterone substitutes - magnesium preparations - vitamin B6 - sedatives. Antispasmodics help relieve pain and reduce uterine tension. In case of progesterone deficiency or other endocrine disorders in the body, hormonal drugs are prescribed. Magnesium and vitamin B6 make muscles more elastic. It is important to avoid stress and anxiety for any reason. Sedatives help reduce increased uterine tone. The doctor may prescribe motherwort. Usually, medications are prescribed in tablets, since alcohol tinctures are not recommended for use during pregnancy. If the cause of increased uterine tone is an infectious disease, problems with the intestines or other organs, then complex treatment is mandatory.
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How to remove the tone of the uterus during pregnancy, what is worth knowing?
Self-medication of uterine tone is not allowed.but it is possible to speed up the process of getting rid of this condition. The effect of drug treatment will increase if you follow simple recommendations: - bed rest; - get a full night's sleep and rest during the day; - follow a diet, and also try not to eat foods that can cause gas in the intestines; - drink herbal tea with mint, lemon balm and other soothing herbs; - perform special gymnastics aimed at relieving tension in the uterus (standing on all fours). Even knowing how to relieve uterine tone during pregnancy, it is necessary to take preventive measures. Visit your doctor in a timely manner and follow all his recommendations. And when the first symptoms appear, do not postpone treatment, since delay can cause undesirable consequences for the normal course of pregnancy, up to the development of life-threatening phenomena for the fetus. Also on the topic:
