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What exactly is renal colic and can it appear during pregnancy? Renal colic is pain caused by stones in the kidneys. On the other hand, the stones themselves are formed from chemical compounds found in the urine, if there are too many of these compounds, sand is formed and then stone. How is renal colic manifested in pregnancy?
There are chemicals in human urine that can form sand or kidney stones under favorable conditions. An excess of the substance can cause various diseases, for example, diseases of the digestive system, osteoporosis, gout. In the case of these diseases, constant control and a proper diet are necessary. Renal colic in pregnancy is rare, but of course it can occur especially if a stone was diagnosed before or during pregnancy.
Renal colic in pregnancy – causes
Pregnancy is a time when many changes occur in a woman’s body independent of her. Symptoms and their intensity is an individual matter for each woman, but in most cases during pregnancy, especially in the second trimester, urinary tract disorders may appear. If the kidneys do not work properly, they produce more chemicals that form stones, which in turn block the flow of urine. What can contribute to the formation of kidney stones?
- diseases of the small intestine
- cystinuria, which is an inherited disease characterized by an excessive accumulation of cystine in the urine
- kidney defects, acquired or mechanically
- excess uric acid in the urine
- urinary tract infections
Not only can diseases or conditions lead to the formation of kidney stones, the risk of kidney stones and kidney colic also increases with the following factors:
- a diet rich in vitamin D.
- dehydration
- previous operation
- frequent urinary tract infections
- taking medications that neutralize hydrochloric acid
Renal colic in pregnancy – symptoms
Renal colic in pregnancy is possible if a woman has been diagnosed with kidney stones before pregnancy, so prevention is so important to prevent an attack. The likelihood that renal colic does not appear during pregnancy can be reduced through a proper diet, avoid products that contain too much calcium, reduce the portions of meat and fish consumed. It is also very important to increase the amount of drinks consumed, it is worth drinking still mineral water and infusions of diuretic herbs to support the work of the kidneys.
What are the characteristic symptoms of renal colic? first of all, there is back pain in the side of the torso and groin. There is blood in the urine, special attention should be paid to the color and consistency of the urine, which may become cloudy in the event of renal dysfunction, and the color darkens. High fever and chills throughout the body are an inherent symptom of kidney malfunction. The patient also suffers from nausea and vomiting. Renal colic in pregnancy can be an episode, but there are also times when pain and other symptoms appear regularly. If the symptoms of a pregnant woman persist for a long time and there is no reaction to specialist medications, she should visit the gynecologist in charge of the pregnancy.
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Treatment of colic and kidney stones depends on their size. Small stones are most often excreted spontaneously with urine, while larger ones are removed surgically in most cases. A specialist may order you to take painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs. Despite the fact that renal colic in pregnancy is very painful, it should not pose a threat and complications of pregnancy. However, it should not be underestimated, untreated colic can lead to serious changes, for example, urinary tract obstruction, and even kidney damage.
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