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Pregnancy toxicity is a disease occurring during pregnancy, especially in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. Symptoms and manifestations of pregnancy toxicity in each period are different. Therefore, pregnant women need to pay attention to the symptoms for early diagnosis and treatment.
1. Dangerous complications from pregnancy poisoning
Toxicosis of pregnancy is a syndrome of renal vascular disease related to pregnancy that usually occurs in the first 3 months of pregnancy and the last 3 months of pregnancy. Toxic conditions during pregnancy can easily cause dangerous complications, threatening the health and life of both the pregnant mother and the fetus.
1.1 Eclampsia, pre-eclampsia
Preeclampsia and eclampsia are two common complications in toxic pregnancy. If preeclampsia is not treated promptly, it can lead to eclampsia.
Pregnant women with pre-eclampsia will experience symptoms such as: Dizziness, blurred vision, sometimes nausea, high protein urine but no seizures.
At the end of pregnancy, when there are signs of labor and postpartum, women can have eclampsia. At this time, convulsions may appear, accompanied by edema, increased blood pressure, proteinuria, ... even coma.
If the stage of eclampsia is not treated quickly, it will put the mother at risk: Heart failure, pulmonary edema, brain bleeding, even death. Based on the symptoms, we can recognize when a pregnant woman is having eclampsia:
Whole body spasms, eyes rolling, shaking, body convulsions Foaming at the mouth, gray face Coma Rapid pulse.
1.2 Premature birth
Prenatal eclampsia can lead to premature birth or death of the fetus. In addition, pregnancy toxicity is often at high risk in pregnant women with twins, multiple pregnancies, amniotic fluid, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, stomach ulcers, changing seasons,...
2. Toxicosis in the first 3 months of pregnancy
Usually in the first 3 months of pregnancy, pregnant women appear symptoms of "morning sickness"; Symptoms of morning sickness are fatigue, irritability, nausea, fear of eating,... even weight loss. However, severe pregnancy toxicity in the first 3 months of pregnancy makes these conditions worse, affecting the health of pregnant women and fetuses.
Symptoms of pregnancy toxicity in each pregnant mother are different. However, most pregnant women will experience the following symptoms:
Vomiting a lot, eating something vomiting Vomiting drool Dehydration Visibly thin. For mild pregnancy toxicity, pregnant women just need to rest, eat light meals and divide them into several meals a day.
3. Toxicosis in the last 3 months of pregnancy
Toxicosis in the last 3 months of pregnancy is a dangerous disease for pregnant women. If in the first 3 months of pregnancy, pregnant women with pregnancy poisoning may become dehydrated. Then in the last 3 months, pregnant women with pregnancy poisoning can threaten the life of both the mother and the fetus. Edema, increased blood pressure, protein in the urine, weight gain... are symptoms that pregnant women may experience.
Edema can occur in the legs or the whole body. When pressing on the ankle there are signs of concavity of the fingers. Proteinuria: A urine test for proteinuria greater than 0.3g/l is a sign of gestational toxicity. High blood pressure: In the last 3 months of pregnancy, pregnant women may often experience dizziness, fatigue, ... which is a sign of high blood pressure. When going to measure blood pressure with results above 140/90mmHg, pregnant women need to be monitored and treated for pregnancy toxicity.
4. Prevention of pregnancy poisoning
In order to ensure a successful delivery, pregnant women need regular antenatal check-ups. Routine antenatal check-ups help monitor and manage pregnancy well. Pay attention to rest, avoid hard labor. Supplement full of nutrients such as: sugar, protein, vitamins, micronutrients, take iron supplements, folic acid... If there are signs of edema, If you gain weight too quickly or have abnormal signs, you must immediately go to a medical facility for timely examination and treatment. Currently, at Vinmec International General Hospital, which is implementing a full maternity care package, pregnant mothers will be examined and cared for by a team of qualified medical professionals. Through regular check-ups, pregnant women will be advised on how to prevent pregnancy symptoms including morning sickness, morning sickness, and doctors will base on the results of the examination and give advice and ways to prevent pregnancy. treatment, minimize anxiety, help mothers feel secure during pregnancy.
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