Diarrhea in pregnancy late

Sometimes the waiting time for the baby is overshadowed by problems that arise with the health of the future mother. For example, one of the troubles that can overtake a woman at any time, may be diarrhea, which most often in everyday life is called diarrhea. This is a quickened stool, which is characterized by a change in its consistency. You should know what could cause such changes in the body and how to cope with them. After all, in some cases, diarrhea can be a symptom of pathologies, as well as cause dehydration.

Causes of diarrhea during pregnancy in later periods

In the first weeks of gestation, such a problem is usually caused by hormonal reorganization, and also indicates a toxicosis. For the second half of pregnancy the following reasons are typical:

• gestosis - a condition requiring medical supervision;
• diarrhea in late pregnancy is a consequence of overeating;
• taking certain medications, for example, diuretics, vitamins, magnesia;
• food poisoning, it is usually accompanied by vomiting;
• infections such as dysentery, rotavirus, salmonellosis;
• Diarrhea during pregnancy in later periods is a sign of self-purification of the organism before approaching childbirth;
• various diseases of the digestive tract, for example, ulcer, colitis.

The doctor will be able to determine the exact cause of the disorder of the chair. Therefore do not hesitate to contact him with such a delicate problem.

Treatment of diarrhea in pregnancy at a later date

Do not make decisions on taking medication yourself. After all, for pregnant women, many medications are not recommended.

First of all, the expectant mother should unload the digestive system with diet. It is necessary to exclude fried foods, fatty foods, foods that have a lenient effect. You need to eat often, but little by little. It is useful to drink kissel, herbal teas, compotes (not from dried fruits).

Also, a woman can drink any sorbents. It can be activated carbon, Enterosgel.

After 30 weeks, you can take Imodium, Loperamide. But these drugs are contraindicated in case of intestinal infection. If diarrhea during pregnancy at a later date is accompanied by vomiting, it is recommended to drink Regidron or other saline solution. Such a tool will help maintain the water, electrolyte balance.

If the disorder is caused by an intestinal infection, an antimicrobial drug Nyfuroxazide may be prescribed. But, again, the medicine should be prescribed by a doctor, and self-medication can harm both mother and future child.