Almost every pregnant patient is diagnosed with diarrhea. Most often, this disorder is not a sign of pathology and does not threaten the life of the fetus. But in certain cases, diarrhea is a consequence of internal processes, such as infection. Gynecologists at the “Other Gynecology” clinic assure that one-time diarrhea during pregnancy is not a sign of disease. They conduct thorough diagnostics throughout pregnancy to exclude dangerous conditions.
Symptoms
The main symptom of diarrhea in a pregnant woman is too much stool of a liquid structure. If the process is repeated several times, then a diagnosis of “diarrhea” is made. Each woman's symptoms and feelings from this delicate disorder are very different.
The following signs are accurate symptoms of diarrhea:
- formation of loose stools;
- frequent desire to go to the toilet;
- high gas formation;
- repeated vomiting;
- pain in the intestines due to sharp spasms inside;
- an increase in the volume of the lower abdomen due to the filling of the intestines with gases;
- elevated body temperature.
Diagnostics
Most often, women immediately consult a doctor if they have pain and fever. If you have several symptoms, you need to visit a gynecologist or call an ambulance:
- preservation of loose stools for two days;
- desire to go every 2 hours;
- increased physiological discharge from the genital tract;
- lack of movement of the child and decreased heart rate;
- the presence of pain in the lower abdomen of a bursting nature;
- the appearance of bleeding from the uterus;
- the presence of symptoms of infection spreading throughout the body;
- vomiting and nausea.
To establish an accurate diagnosis, doctors use instrumental and laboratory methods. If a pregnant woman’s condition worsens, she is hospitalized and treated in a hospital.
What are the dangers of diarrhea during pregnancy?
Diarrhea causes rapid loss of fluid in the body. With liquid stool, a lot of water comes out and dehydration occurs. Against the background of this condition, blood thickening also develops and its ability to clot is lost. When diarrhea is of viral origin, the penetration of pathogens into the fertilized egg causes developmental disorders in the fetus.
Treatment
To treat diarrhea in pregnant women, probiotics, intestinal antibacterial drugs, prebiotics, sorbents and drugs that restore electrolyte balance are used. To maintain water balance, it is recommended to maintain a drinking regime and proper nutrition. The diet should be without fast carbohydrates and sweets.
