Pregnancy and kidney problems...!
Introduction
Though pregnancy is a physiological process most of the time, it can cause kidney problems in some of the women.
Types of Kidney Problems during Pregnancy
Urinary infections (cystitis)
Painful urination with frequency is common in patients with urinary bladder infection.
Hydronephrosis
The volume and size of the Kidneys increase in pregnancy by about 1 cm, because of this some of pregnant women are particularly susceptible to ascending pyelonephritis as a result of bladder infections
Kidney stones
Severe abdominal (or) flank pain along with passage of blood in the urine due to kidney stones is common in some pregnant women
Acute kidney injury
Most common cause of Acute Kidney Injury in pregnancy is dehydration owing to hyperemesis gravidarum i.e excessive vomiting.
Hypertensive diseases
These include gestational hypertension, pregnancy induced hypertension, existing hypertension of any cause and Pre-eclampsia superimposed on pre-existing hypertension.
Gestational hypertension
Pregnant women with BP greater than 140/90 mmHg without loss of protein in urine and whose BP was lower before pregnancy are described as having gestational hypertension.
Pre-eclampsia (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension)
It is the most common renal complication of pregnancy. It is characterized by new onset of hypertension after 20 weeks of pregnancy BP >140/90 mmHg associated with loss of protein in urine and swellings of legs.
Treatment
It should be given according to the category with anti hypertensive medications
Conclusion
At Ainu, we have best Kidney Urologist doctors in Hyderbad related problems are common during pregnancy which should be evaluated at the earliest and taken care by team of health personnel.
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Dr. Vani D,
MD, DM
Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician
Visakhapatnam
