What to do if pregnant women have kidney stone pain

Kidney stones are a common complication during pregnancy, which is related to endocrine changes, accelerated metabolism and compression of the urethra by the enlarged uterus. People with kidney stones are very likely to experience abdominal cramps and other discomforts. So, what should pregnant women do when they have kidney stones?

1. Drink more hot water

Kidney stones in pregnant women are closely related to drinking too much water, so in order to prevent this situation, pregnant mothers should drink more water on a daily basis. When you have abdominal pain due to kidney stones, drinking more hot water can relieve the pain. Because after the boiled water stimulates the digestive system, it can alleviate the spasm and contraction of the renal pelvis and urethra to a certain extent through nerve reflex.

2. Apply heat

Hot compress can eliminate the spasms and contractions of the renal pelvis and urethra, and relieve the pain caused by kidney stones. Therefore, when pregnant women experience pain due to kidney stones, they can use a cold and damp cotton towel or a warm hand bag to apply to the painful side of the waist, but be careful not to burn the skin.

3. Press the painful area with your fingers

Pregnant women can relieve the pain caused by kidney stones through acupressure massage therapy.

Specific method: Use the left thumb to massage the painful points on the patient's back. It can have a therapeutic effect on urethral stones through meridian transmission and can also promote the discharge of stones.

How to treat kidney stones in pregnant women

If the symptoms of kidney stones in pregnant women are mild, pregnant mothers can conduct traditional observation. During this period, they can drink more water and adjust their diet to help the stones be discharged from the body. For pregnant women with severe pain symptoms and serious infections, it is best to go to the hospital for pain relief and infection treatment. Pregnant women with severe stroke may consider surgical treatment.