What to do if you have gestational hypertension and proteinuria

Being able to give birth to a healthy baby is the common wish of many women. However, there will always be various symptoms during pregnancy. Among them, gestational hypertension is the most painful thing for many pregnant women, because it is dangerous. It will not only lead to premature birth of the fetus but also threaten the life safety of pregnant women. Therefore, we must pay great attention to it. Let’s learn about what to do with gestational hypertension and proteinuria.

Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), formerly known as preeclampsia, is a disease specific to pregnancy and only pregnant women will suffer from it. According to an epidemiological survey conducted in 25 provinces and cities in my country in 1998, approximately 9.4% of pregnant women suffered from pregnancy-induced hypertension to varying degrees. The disease occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant women experience symptoms such as hypertension, edema, and proteinuria. In severe cases, they may experience convulsions (eclampsia), coma, organ failure, and even death of the mother and baby.

What to do if you have gestational hypertension and proteinuria

1. General treatment

(1) Rest in the left side lying position: Rest is extremely important for gestational hypertension, and the left side lying position has important therapeutic significance.

(2) Provide a high-protein, high-vitamin, low-fat, low-carbohydrate, and low-sodium diet.

(3) Psychiatric and psychological treatment can relieve mental concerns and avoid all adverse stimuli.

2. Medication

(1) Antispasmodics.

(2) Sedatives.

(3) Antihypertensive drugs Although antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure, they also reduce blood flow to important organs, especially the blood flow to the uterus and placenta, which may cause certain harm to the fetus. Therefore, they are rarely used for mild hypertension.

(4) Volume expansion treatment.

(5) Diuretics (diuretics are generally not recommended).

3. Timely termination of pregnancy

Preeclampsia is a disease unique to pregnancy. Once the pregnancy is terminated, the condition improves rapidly, so timely termination of pregnancy remains the fundamental treatment measure.

The above is an introduction to what to do if you have proteinuria in pregnancy-induced hypertension. After understanding it, you must make timely adjustments if such symptoms occur. In addition, you must pay special attention to your diet and eat more light and nutritious foods. If you find any discomfort such as dizziness and edema, you must go to the hospital for examination in time.