Pregnancy is a special period for expectant mothers, which is long, arduous, and fulfilling. The kidney function is very powerful, with functions such as detoxification and urination. So, what should I do if I have pyelonephritis during pregnancy? What's going on? Let's take a look at the introduction in this area together.
What should I do if I have pyelonephritis during pregnancy
Pyelonephritis poses great harm to pregnant women and fetuses. Bacterial toxins enter the fetal body through the placenta, causing damage to the fetus, leading to miscarriage, premature birth, and even fetal death. Therefore, pregnant women with pyelonephritis should seek medical attention and take medication as soon as possible. The earlier and more thorough the treatment, the faster the recovery of the pregnant woman's physical health, and the safest way for the fetus to be in the mother's body. Some pregnant women are afraid that medication may cause fetal abnormalities, but this concern is actually wrong.
In order to ensure the health of pregnant women and fetuses, pregnant women should pay attention to hygiene, maintain the hygiene of their external genitalia, wash their underwear frequently, take showers frequently, and wipe their stool from front to back to avoid contaminating the urethra. It is best for the female partner to urinate once after sexual intercourse in order to flush out any bacteria that may enter the urethra. Pregnant women should strengthen moderate physical exercise to enhance their body's disease resistance and prevent the occurrence of this disease. Pregnant women should also drink more plain water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to increase urine output, flush the urethra, and avoid bacterial growth and reproduction. If suffering from pyelonephritis, timely treatment is necessary, and drugs that are harmful to the kidneys, such as gentamicin, kanamycin, iodinated contrast agents, etc., should be avoided.
What's wrong with pyelonephritis during pregnancy
Firstly, during pregnancy, the ureter expands due to the influence of estrogen and progesterone. Causing tissue relaxation, widening of the lumen, slow peristalsis, and retention of urine, often resulting in urine retention in the ureter and renal pelvis, thus creating conditions for bacterial growth and reproduction in the ureter and renal pelvis.
Secondly, the female urethral opening is directly adjacent to the vaginal opening and anus, which are prone to bacterial accumulation, and the urethra is relatively short, only 3-4 centimeters. If hygiene is not maintained, bacterial testing can easily invade the urethra and ascend to the renal pelvis, causing pyelonephritis.
Thirdly, couples do not clean their external genitalia before sexual intercourse. During sexual intercourse, the male and female genitalia come into close contact and friction, and collide with the female urethral opening, which often allows bacteria to invade the urethra and cause bacteria to ascend to the renal pelvis.
Strictly speaking, sexual activity is not allowed during pregnancy, which is not only harmful to the mother but also to the baby. This should be taken seriously. Pregnant mothers should pay attention to personal hygiene, maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene, and wash underwear frequently. Eat more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of hot water, adjust your mindset, and be happy every day.
