One of the most fundamental research inpregnancy time is a urine test. He is appointed to determine if the kidneys are normal. After all, this analysis can be the key to identifying many diseases even in an asymptomatic period and will provide information about the general health of a pregnant woman. The kidneys excrete minerals, fluid and other toxic substances through the urine. Thus, urine contains hundreds of different substances. Along with a large number of different components of urine, laboratories must check the amount of protein. The normal indicator is its absence.
While waiting for a child, a woman regularly passes a urine test. When there is protein found, it is imperative to consult a doctor. Protein in the urine during pregnancy (proteinuria) can be dangerous not only for the mother, but also for her unborn child.
The body of a healthy person every dayproduces protein. This is a natural process and the norm for an adult is 150 mg of daily protein excretion. During pregnancy, the woman's kidneys are under heavy pressure. And this is not surprising. After all, they at this time should filter more blood. Thus, the norm for future mothers increases, and the protein in pregnant women per day is 260 mg. However, morning urinalysis should not show this. The indicator can vary up to 5 in the field of view.
The most common reason why protein occursin urine during pregnancy, is urinary tract infection. Indeed, at this time a woman is especially susceptible to them. Proteinuria can also be a sign of arthritis and circulatory failure.
Unfortunately, protein in the urine in pregnant women canindicate a serious disease that sometimes happens in expectant mothers - it is preeclampsia. During this disease, the kidney choroid is damaged, which invariably leads to the appearance of protein in the urine. Gestosis occurs in about 5-10% of pregnant women. It occurs in early pregnancy with symptoms such as vomiting and nausea. More dangerous is gestosis in the second trimester of pregnancy with symptoms such as proteinuria, hypertension and swelling of the limbs after rest. Gestosis is the direct cause of eclampsia. Loss of protein can affect the weight of the child during birth - it will be much less than normal. Gestosis must be treated, as there may be serious complications that threaten the life of the mother and the unborn child.
Protein in the urine during pregnancy may occur duringtime of high temperature, due to excessive physical exertion or hypothermia women. This proteinuria is called physiological and it is temporary.
The results of the urine test should be interpreted only by a doctor, because self-esteem can be ignored and lead to inaction.
To protect yourself from urinary tract infections,the result of which appear bacteria and protein in the urine during pregnancy, you need to very carefully take care of personal hygiene. Appropriate hygiene of the future mom is the best prevention of kidney disease. During pregnancy, it is better to use natural products for feminine hygiene, to wash every time after using the toilet whenever possible, to use free underwear and not to overcool. In addition, the future mom needs to pay attention to the products used. It is necessary to limit salt intake, avoid canned food, and drink plenty of mineral water and natural juices. In addition, do not hold the urine for too long, because it promotes the growth of bacteria. Very useful also for the prevention of kidney disease is cranberry, dried or brewed.
