Urine in a completely healthy person is transparent, does not have a pungent odor, and is closer in color to the color of straw. Naturally, it can slightly change its shade due to the use of drugs or foods that will “color” it. After their exposure ceases, then the color returns to light yellow. If suddenly dark urine appears, it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor, as this can be one of the signs of serious illnesses or complications. Under special control, this should be "kept" in pregnant women.
But, before you start to panic and “sound the alarm”, it is recommended to consider the following factors:
- The urine of a pregnant woman should not change color. Therefore, she needs to constantly monitor any color changes in order to prevent in time not only the development of the disease, but also the appearance of complications.
- In the event that urine appeared dark yellow for a day or two, and then became normal, then do not worry. This may occur due to a number of factors. Dark urine may appear due to the use of medicinal substances and, especially, vitamins. Among the food products that can color it are: sweets, rhubarb, fruits, berries, dried fruits, some vegetables, legumes, and beef.
Therefore, for starters, it is recommended to compare when dark urine appeared and the intake of the above products and drugs. But, if it becomes clear that these are disparate things, then you need to immediately contact a gynecologist. Especially if there is also a different smell with a change in color.
It is necessary to understand in what cases a pregnant woman has dark urine that is dangerous. The reasons may be the following:
- If this phenomenon is present only in the morning, and during the day the symptoms practically disappear, then it is recommended to pay attention to the drinking regimen. Most likely, a woman drinks little. After sleep, urine is always darker, because at night the bladder does not empty. But, if it also becomes even smaller, then we can talk about dehydration. A woman needs to establish a regimen of fluid intake and observe changes in the color intensity of urine.
- Dark urine may occur with hepatitis. It is necessary to pay attention to the color change of feces, which turns white. With this combination, it is recommended that a pregnant woman urgently consult a doctor, since this disease can seriously harm not only the mother, but also the child.
- Edema is also accompanied by darkening of urine. In that case, if you start this phenomenon and treat it negligently, then after a while gestosis can develop. This is a very serious complication.
- Among other things, dark urine in pregnant women appears as a result of constipation and liver problems. In the latter case, its color becomes similar to the color of dark beer, the smell changes significantly to a more pronounced and unpleasant.
- Such a symptom may be a symptom of anemia.
But, as a rule, dark urine in pregnant women is the main sign that there are problems with the kidneys. Apparently, they cease to "cope" and can not perform their functions as well. If the reason is still this, then pay special attention to following the following recommendations:
- It is imperative to remove salt from the diet in order to help the body cope with such a serious load as pregnancy.
- Important is the regimen of fluid intake. When dark urine appears, a woman either drinks a little, so dehydration appears and the body is not "washed" enough. Or vice versa, she consumes too much fluid, so the kidneys can not cope with this. The daily rate of fluid should be set by the doctor.
Follow the basic rules and be healthy!