Diarrhea is a frequent and loose stool.Food moves through the intestines due to its peristalsis, that is, uniform contractions of the smooth musculature of the intestinal walls. If these contractions are not sufficiently active, constipation occurs, and if accelerated - diarrhea. Constipation is, for the most part, pathology, and diarrhea is an adequate response of the body to intoxication. The fact is that the foods that are in the intestine are gradually absorbed into the blood. If toxins are present in the intestine, it is better to stop absorption, and therefore it is necessary to release the body from these products as soon as possible. With accelerated movement of food through the intestine does not have time to suck in the liquid, so the chair in this case will be liquid.
Diarrhea occurs in all cases when the peristalsis of the intestine is increased. And this reaction can be caused by various factors.
Bacterial diseases are usually more serious.Diarrhea in this case is accompanied by a high temperature and strong intoxication of the body. Such a disease will not pass like a virus, in a week. Specialized treatment is needed.
The reaction of the intestine to infection is understandable andis natural. But sometimes the reinforcement of peristalsis appears as if erroneous. For example, diarrhea in early pregnancy often coincides with other manifestations of toxicosis.
Sometimes, by intensifying peristalsis, the intestine reacts not to infection, but to parasites or dysbiosis.
Diarrhea can be a symptom of an infectiousdisease or the manifestation of pregnancy itself. With an early pregnancy, diarrhea is often a sign of trouble, whereas diarrhea often predicts early delivery at the very end of the term.
In the first trimester the uterus is still enlargedit does not change the position of the internal organs, so it seems that they should work, as before. But with early pregnancy, diarrhea is caused by changes in the immune system.
In a state where the immune system is depressed, diseases such as dysbiosis develop, chronic infections appear.
Dysbacteriosis may well cause diarrhea during pregnancy. What to do in this case?
Everything depends on the severity of the situation:if the liquid stool happens two or three times a day, you need to visit a doctor in a planned order. Before consultation it is recommended to increase the amount of consumed liquid, to eat dietary food.
If the stool is not more than ten times a day, the doctor should be consulted urgently, otherwise dehydration may occur.
If intense diarrhea begins withpregnancy - what to do, especially if it is accompanied by vomiting? This is a situation when you need to call an ambulance doctor. Because adequately fill the liquid in this case will not work.
If the situation is acute, then the main task is to stabilize the state of the pregnant. And after that it is necessary to pass an analysis for dysbacteriosis, crops for infections, a coprogram.
A common virus can cause diarrhea during pregnancy. What to do in this case?
No matter how hard a woman bears suchinfection, the disease is rarely long lasting. The first thing to do is stabilize the general condition. At home, this can be done with rehydration solutions, for example, the drug “Regidron” is indicated. If the condition is severe, it is better to hospitalize the patient, because in this case, often use droppers with ionic solutions.
You can diagnose a viral infection withelectron microscope, PCR reactions or serological method. But usually the diagnosis is made purely clinically, that is, the treatment begins, and the diagnosis is confirmed later.
If rotavirus caused diarrhea during pregnancy,do and how to eat? Diet - a necessary condition for recovery from viral diarrhea. It is necessary to exclude the use of fresh milk, fatty foods, some vegetables, which enhance the fermentation.
To reduce the duration of diarrheaThe following drugs are used: Smecta, Enterosgel, Polyphepan. All of them act only locally, are not absorbed by the intestines and do not affect the course of pregnancy.
If the cause of diarrhea was some kind of bacterialinfection, diarrhea will be accompanied by fever and intoxication: fever, headache, nausea. Most often the situation does not improve within a few days. All of these symptoms require immediate medical attention. Diagnoses in this case are made according to the results of seeding, but treatment usually begins earlier. Unfortunately, it is impossible to cope with bacteria without antibiotics. The main thing in this case is not to get rid of loose stools, but to eliminate the infection. Therefore, the most modern antibacterial drugs should be used for treatment. Preparations "Regidron", "Enterosgel" or "Smekta" in this case - only auxiliary means.
Sometimes diarrhea is only a reaction to hit.toxins inside. The intestine accelerates peristalsis, seeking to get rid of them. In this case, you should not take any medications to normalize the stool immediately. But if it is not normalized within 24 hours, measures should be taken.
There are drugs that inhibit intestinal peristalsis. They are effective, but categorically contraindicated in pregnancy, so you have to be content with ordinary home remedies.
Boiled rice with decoction is an excellent remedy for diarrhea during pregnancy. If there is no appetite, it is better to drink only broth. Another safe and harmless remedy is a blueberry decoction.
You can use a thick jelly, fruit compote. But it is better not to use dried fruits themselves.
Diarrhea is not always pathological and disturbing.sign Diarrhea at 38 weeks gestation can be a sign of impending labor. The uterus prepares for active work, and the intestine is freed from slags. If diarrhea is not accompanied by symptoms of intoxication, fever or loss of appetite, there is no reason to worry.
But in some cases there is a backlash. Diarrhea at 38 weeks gestation due to poisoning or a viral infection can stimulate uterine contraction and speed up the onset of labor.
It is necessary to act in this case in the same way as always: replenishment of the fluid volume, home remedies for the normalization of peristalsis. Fever and intoxication should induce to see a doctor.
Diarrhea is a symptom that needs attention, even if it is not often and does not reduce the quality of life. It is necessary to find out its cause and carry out treatment.
