What to do if diarrhea causes uterine contractions

The occurrence of uterine contractions is not only caused by changes in the woman's own body, but may also be caused by external forces. As the fetus grows and moves, it will touch the uterus, and uterine contractions are likely to occur. However, if women engage in strenuous exercise for a long time or accidentally fall, uterine contractions may occur. There are even a small number of pregnant women who find uterine contractions during diarrhea. Does this have any impact on the fetus?

Does diarrhea in pregnant women affect the fetus?

1. Affects fetal nutrient absorption

Diarrhea during pregnancy will undoubtedly have an impact on the fetus. In the early stages of pregnancy, pregnant women consume a large amount of nutrients. If they have diarrhea at this time, the intestines will not be able to absorb nutrients and the nutrients will be quickly excreted from the body. In this way, the fetus will not be able to absorb nutrients, which will affect the normal development of the fetus.

2. Stimulate the uterus to cause uterine contractions

If a pregnant woman has diarrhea too many times a day and for a long time, it can easily cause uterine contractions and lead to miscarriage, with very serious consequences. Diarrhea in pregnant women may also be a signal released by the body, indicating that the baby is about to be born prematurely or miscarried.

In most cases, diarrhea in pregnant women is caused by lifestyle habits, such as: bad mood, cold abdomen, irregular diet, etc. After going to the hospital for examination and confirming that the diarrhea is not caused by infectious factors, the pregnant woman only needs to take care of her body to restore health. Pregnant women with diarrhea must stop diarrhea as soon as possible to avoid affecting the fetus's intake of nutrients.

What to do if pregnant women have diarrhea

The causes of diarrhea in pregnant women vary, so the treatment methods should also be different. Pregnant women must pay enough attention when they find themselves suffering from diarrhea. First, we should analyze the cause of the disease and then prescribe the right medicine.

1. For diarrhea caused by non-infectious factors:

1. Replenish water and electrolytes in time

If the diarrhea is caused by non-infectious factors, pregnant women can mainly improve it through lifestyle adjustments. It is best for pregnant women not to consume any food at this time, and to replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea by drinking fluids. Pregnant women can eat liquid foods such as porridge and congee, and add a small amount of salt and sugar to the porridge.

2. If symptoms are severe, seek medical attention immediately

If the diarrhea is very severe, pregnant women need to seek medical attention immediately and fast immediately. Take medication under the guidance of a doctor to protect the gastric mucosa or adjust the microenvironment in the intestine. Always pay attention to the changes in the fetus in the womb to ensure its safety and health to avoid miscarriage and premature birth.

2. For diarrhea caused by infectious factors:

1. Use medication with caution and consult a professional doctor

If diarrhea is caused by infectious factors, it is necessary for pregnant women to use antibiotics. However, pregnant women cannot take medicine on their own and must be guided by a doctor. Many antibiotics may have teratogenic side effects. Pregnant women must use them with caution during pregnancy, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, and it is best not to use them, otherwise it is likely to cause fetal malformations.

2. Mild drugs are recommended

Diarrhea is mainly caused by abnormally accelerated intestinal motility. Some milder anti-diarrhea drugs can be used to reduce intestinal movement by absorbing water in the intestines. Do not use opium-based drugs to stop diarrhea. This type of drug can only temporarily relieve the pain of diarrhea in pregnant women. The bacteria in the intestines are likely to continue to regenerate and infect each other. The result can only be an increase in the frequency of diarrhea in pregnant women and worsening of diarrhea.

3. If symptoms are severe, seek medical attention immediately

Pregnant women can also use some drugs to adjust the intestinal flora and maintain the balance of intestinal microecology. After the intestines move normally, the symptoms of diarrhea in pregnant women will disappear. Generally, pregnant women can resume normal bowel movements within 4 days. If a pregnant woman's diarrhea symptoms do not improve, she should go to the hospital for colonoscopy and other tests.

How to use medicine for diarrhea in pregnant women

1. Adhere to the principle of not taking medicine casually, but stop diarrhea in time. Pregnant women cannot take medicine casually during pregnancy and must take the safety of the fetus into consideration. Many pregnant women mistakenly believe that if they go to the hospital for diarrhea, the doctor will definitely prescribe medicine, so they keep delaying going to the hospital to stop diarrhea and only rely on lifestyle adjustments to restore health. In the end, they miss the best time to stop diarrhea and instead cause great harm to their bodies.

2. Adhere to the principle of conditioning first, and then use medication if conditioning is ineffective. When a pregnant woman suffers from diarrhea, the first thing she should do is to regulate herself. She should replenish the lost water and electrolytes in the body by eating liquid food, choose to eat pastries and other foods to replenish the body's energy, and stop eating vegetables, fruits and meat. Pregnant women should use antibiotics with caution when self-treatment is ineffective.