From the moment of conception, the female body switches to an enhanced mode of operation. As the child develops in the womb, the internal environment begins to change. Often there is a sediment in the urine during pregnancy, which may indicate natural physiological processes or pathology. Consider the causes of this condition, deviations from normal values, the principles of therapy and prevention.
Norm indicators
Turbid urine with sediment during pregnancy may appear as a result of taking the drug "Metronidazole", and with excessive use of beets. This is temporary and does not indicate a pathological process, if the remaining indicators are normal.
Normal indicators of urine during gestation:
- the absence or insignificant amount of precipitation, which disappear with time and do not require therapy;
- light yellow hue of urine;
- protein up to 500 mg throughout the day;
- glucose cells are in urine, but are absent in the circulatory system;
- white blood cells within 6, red blood cells - up to 3 units;
- urine density of not more than 1012 g / l;
- acid-base balance - in the range of 5-7.4 pH.
When passing a urine test in the morning, the urine concentration may increase. This is due to a lack of water or frequent urination at night, which affects many pregnant women. All this should not cause concern.
Why does the shade of urine change?
The color of urine may change during pregnancy. Consider the reasons for this condition.
Violations in the body of a woman during pregnancy, which can cause a discoloration of urine:
In this case, white sediments appear in the urine during pregnancy, which indicates impaired renal function. The cause may be a banal hypothermia or increased stress on the kidneys. Doctors can talk about nephropathy or developing gestosis with protein in the urine above 0.033 g / l. It may also indicate the presence of an infectious and inflammatory process in the body.
It is accompanied by an increased content of red blood cells in the urine. Macrohematuria causes reddening of urine, which can be seen with the naked eye. This may indicate nephritis, glomerulonephritis, severe gestosis, nephrotic syndrome, or cancer.
The increased content of leukocytes indicates an inflammatory process in the urinary tract.
It occurs quite often in pregnant women, which is associated with a decrease in the protective functions of the body in the process of bearing a baby. Non-observance of intimate hygiene, pyelonephritis or cystitis can affect this.
Physiological factors
Quite often, sediment in the urine of women during pregnancy is physiological in nature, and this is due to the general restructuring of the body.
The natural causes of turbidity of urine and the appearance of sediment in it during the period of gestation include:
More often diagnosed in early pregnancy, but may appear in the third trimester. The reason for the change in the color and consistency of urine in this case is a lack of water, especially with frequent vomiting in a woman.
Pregnancy significantly affects the hormonal background of a woman. This can manifest itself in the form of the development of thrush, which causes not only discomfort, but also darkening of urine.
Often this is due to the fact that the preferences of the future mother in food can change. Due to the consumption of certain foods, the very structure of urine changes. For example, sediment may occur with frequent use of chocolate drinks, coffee, or even water with a high content of mineral salts.
Pathology contributing to the appearance of sediment in the urine during pregnancy
Deviations of a pathological nature in the process of bearing a baby in women can appear regardless of the duration of pregnancy. Most often they are associated with the work of the kidneys and urinary organs. These violations could be even before the moment of conception, but did not manifest themselves in any way.
Often, sediment in the urine during pregnancy in the early stages appears due to a bladder disease - cystitis, urethritis, in the worst case - pyelonephritis. Pathology is accompanied by frequent and painful urination. The problem does not go away on its own, but requires treatment, because in the absence of therapy complications can occur, up to infection of the fetus.
The reason for clouding of urine in late pregnancy can be squeezing of the ureters under the influence of an enlarged uterus. Late gestosis affects not only the blood circulation of internal organs, but can also cause a number of complications associated with the urinary system. The lack of therapy in such cases can affect the health of the baby. Colic can often torment him.
Common causes of turbidity
The increased work of the body during pregnancy can affect the normal functioning of the urinary tract. Serious pathologies are rarely the cause of sediment in the urine during early pregnancy. Often this is due to toxicosis, a change in the nature of nutrition and the restructuring of the hormonal background. In rare cases, clouding of urine requires medical treatment.
In the later stages, the woman’s urethra is compressed and moved under the pressure of the uterus and the growing fetus in it. If a woman has a history of chronic kidney disease, she should be observed by a nephrologist throughout pregnancy. Often, chronic diseases appear during this period.
As a rule, morning urine is always cloudy. This physiological phenomenon in the absence of discomfort or pain should not cause concern. Why is urine taken in the morning? It is the most valuable material, which testifies to the overall picture. But before taking urine, it is worthwhile to carry out hygiene procedures that can affect performance. In the evening, urine should not be cloudy, this is an atypical indicator and requires specialist advice.
Sediment
A white precipitate in the urine during pregnancy can indicate the presence of pathology, since this is not a normal indicator of urine during the period of gestation. Most often, this indicates the development of the inflammatory process of internal organs, which may be associated with the urinary system, and may also indicate other pathologies.
Exacerbation of chronic kidney disease can be expressed in the presence of a white flocculent sediment in the urine. But if such clouding appears after several hours after urination, then it is the norm. As urine components react with oxygen, crystallization results as a result.
During the period of carrying the baby, every woman should take tests for the presence of salt crystals in urine. If the crystals of urine sediment (xtal) are elevated during pregnancy, this may indicate an abuse of certain products, malfunctioning of metabolic processes (diabetes mellitus), insufficient fluid intake or poisoning of the body. It is important to identify the cause that led to the development of pathology, and conduct therapy.
How to prepare for a urine test?
In order to obtain reliable results with a general urinalysis, it is worth adhering to certain rules. Namely:
- It is only necessary to collect the material in clean containers, otherwise the protein and bacteria contained on the walls may be mistaken for the presence of an infectious process in the body.
- Material sampling is carried out only after hygiene procedures.
- The day before the test, you should stop taking the medicine. It makes a reservation directly with the attending physician.
- For 24 hours, exclude foods from the diet that can modify the shade of urine (beets, blueberries, carrots). It is also not recommended to eat spicy and fatty foods.
- Sexual contact is also excluded.
Analysis requires morning urine, as it is the most informative. In this case, the first portion is flushed into the toilet, the rest is collected in a container. It is worth delivering urine for research within an hour or two to the laboratory, otherwise the results may be distorted.
Which doctor should I go to?
Self-medication during pregnancy is unacceptable, because it can lead to the development of a number of complications, both for the mother's body and the fetus. Perhaps this is why pregnant women so often take various tests. Decoding of urine tests is carried out primarily by a gynecologist who leads the expectant mother. With significant deviations from the norm, he can refer the patient to a therapist or nephrologist.
In the treatment, various antibacterial drugs and even antibiotics can be used, especially with pyelonephritis. Refuse such therapy is not worth it, because the harm to the baby can be much greater in the absence of treatment than taking antibiotics.
Diagnostics
Despite the fact that urine with sediment during pregnancy is a fairly frequent phenomenon, its color, smell and texture are also examined. A sharp unpleasant odor can indicate the development of inflammation in the body. In urine, mucus, an increased content of leukocytes and red blood cells can also be detected.
If abnormalities are detected, as a rule, a general urinalysis is given again. A study on Nechiporenko (daily urine), back sowing, or a test according to Kakovsky-Addis can also be conducted. The final diagnosis is made not only on the basis of urine indicators, but also other diagnostic measures. Ultrasound first of all, especially in cases of suspected renal impairment. A general blood test is also given, and if an inflammatory process occurs in the body, the indicators of this analysis will also be higher than normal.
Treatment
The presence of sediment in the urine during pregnancy does not always indicate pathology and requires medical treatment. Often enough to adjust the diet. A sparing diet is recommended for high salt levels. Smoked meats, pickles, spices are eliminated, and salt is minimized. The drinking regimen is also corrected, increases or vice versa decreases with the appearance of swelling of the limbs. Good in this case, birch sap helps.
Inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract or kidneys require treatment. Gentle anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, vitamins and physiotherapy are usually prescribed. Antibiotics are possible in rare cases, if there is no significant risk for the baby in the womb.
In folk medicine, it is often advised to take phyto-collections in order to get rid of the turbidity of urine. But here you need to carefully study the composition and consult a doctor. Since many herbs can harm the body of a woman during the period of bearing a baby.
Treatment should be prescribed by a doctor in each case individually.
Prevention
To avoid sediment in the urine during pregnancy or clouding of urine, it is worth first of all to exclude harmful products from the diet. If a woman already had problems with her kidneys or bladder before conception, she is at risk and requires systematic and regular monitoring.
To avoid negative factors, a woman in a position should not neglect hygienic procedures, exclude hypothermia and stress.