During pregnancy, a woman's body is subjected to serious stress. Urticaria can appear in many adults and children, and pregnant women are no exception. When characteristic rashes appear on a woman's body, she worries about the possible negative impact on the body of the unborn child. Why is hives dangerous during pregnancy?
Hives, what is it?
Urticaria is the reaction of the body to the influence of a certain allergen. It manifests itself in the form of rashes, similar to a nettle burn. During pregnancy, it can be caused by hormonal changes that also appear on the skin. It is dangerous due to the occurrence of Quincke's edema, which negatively affects the body of a pregnant woman and her child. It can affect the throat and nasopharynx, which can cause choking and shortness of breath.
Causes of hives?
Why does hives appear during pregnancy? A rash on the body can be caused by many factors:
- medication,which influenced the hormonal background;
- use of cosmetics that caused a rash on the body;
- eating foods that could cause such a reaction in the body;
- provoke urticaria could: plant pollen, animal dander and other allergens;
- The culprits may be chronic diseases that could worsen during pregnancy.
The main factor, many experts consider a change in the body of a woman's hormonal background, which is associated with the production of a large amount of estrogen. In this case, preeclampsia may occur, and urticaria is one of the manifestations of the disease.
Rashes can be triggered by hot weather, because this causes increased sweating and, as a result, a rash.
Specific reasons, in addition to changes in hormonal levels, include the weakening of the immune system of a pregnant woman. Urticaria usually appears in the early stages of pregnancy, but its occurrence in later periods is not excluded. It is not necessary that her symptoms remain after the birth of the child, but this requires proper treatment.
Symptoms of hives during pregnancy
The main signs of the disease are the occurrence of: red spots, blisters and severe itching. This may cause swelling and pain when pressed.
Symptoms of urticaria are presented in the form of rashes that are located throughout the body in a chaotic manner. The rash may be small ormerge into large blisters. Urticaria during pregnancy spreads to the stomach and other parts of the body. The color of the rash can vary from pale pink to red. The appearance of changes in the lips, tongue is a sign of the development of Quincke's edema. The temperature may remain normal or increase with the development of the inflammatory process.
Main symptoms of the disease:
- general weakness;
- headache;
- insomnia;
- irritability.
This condition makes the expectant mother nervous and affects her well-being.
Urticaria during pregnancy: effects on the fetus
The disease is especially dangerous for a child in the early months of pregnancy, because during this period all his organs and systems are formed. The placenta that protects the fetus is still in its infancy.
When urticaria occurs in a pregnant woman at a later date, her symptoms will not have much effect on the development of the unborn child. During this period, the formed placenta will not let antigens inside. However, the worsened condition of the woman, her irritability may not have the best effect on the child.
In many cases, the predisposition to allergic reactions is caused by heredity. Therefore, if the mother suffers from allergies, then the child can also inherit it.
Diagnosis of disease
What to do if you have hives during pregnancy? First of all, whensymptoms of the disease, a woman needs to seek help from a specialist. Using the necessary tests and samples, the doctor will be able to establish the allergen, which must be removed during pregnancy.
The impact of disease factors on the fetus may depend on the he alth of the woman. After a full examination, the specialist will be able to prescribe individual treatment for the mother, taking into account the negative impact of the disease on the fetus.
Features of the treatment of the disease
How to treat hives during pregnancy? The main task in this case: to provide safe assistance to both mother and child. Medicines prescribed for the treatment of urticaria must be completely safe.
Prescribe drugs that contain only natural ingredients. In the treatment of allergic rhinitis, drops containing sea s alt and plant substances (Aquamaris, Marimer, Pinosol, etc.) are used.
To get rid of itching and rashes, a pregnant woman is prescribed special ointments. The main remedy in this case is zinc ointment. It promotes healing of wounds and inflammation on the skin. Before use, a small area of \u200b\u200bthe skin is treated to avoid negative consequences.
The main method in the treatment of urticaria is to stop contact with the allergen. To improve the condition, a pregnant woman can take sorbents that will help cleanse the body.("Laktofiltrum", "Enterosgel", etc.). They are effective and completely safe.
Many antihistamines can be dangerous for the he alth of a pregnant woman and a child, so only a doctor prescribes them, taking into account the characteristics of her body.
Natural Remedies for Urticaria
How to reduce the manifestation of hives during pregnancy? In the treatment of allergies, antihistamines can be effective help, but for women in this position, they can be dangerous.
Thanks to natural substances, the symptoms of the disease can be reduced:
- Taking vitamin C can reduce bronchospasm and rhinitis, which is typical when allergies occur. You need to use 1-3 grams per day, sometimes the dose is increased to 3-4 grams to achieve the effect.
- Fish oil helps reduce the appearance of rashes, eye redness and watery eyes. When using it, it is imperative to take into account the individual characteristics of the body.
- Taking vitamin B12 can reduce the symptoms of dermatitis and allergic asthma. It is taken for a month at 500 micrograms.
- Olive oil contains oleic acid, which is a natural antiallergic agent. The oil is recommended for cooking, especially for pregnant women.
Using natural substances to treat urticaria, you can quickly reduce its manifestations without compromising the he alth of a woman and her child.
Preventive measures
When predisposed to allergies, pregnant women shouldfollow these rules:
- if the irritant is known, then try not to contact it;
- pregnant woman should use special cosmetics and hygiene products;
- do not eat citrus fruits and chocolate every day, it is better to include them in the diet periodically;
- reduce contact with household chemicals to a minimum;
- limit contact with pets during pregnancy;
- should constantly carry out wet cleaning and ventilate the room;
- It is not recommended for a pregnant woman to self-medicate, if symptoms of the disease occur, immediately consult a doctor.
Applying preventive measures can, if not prevent, but at least reduce the risk of hives.
Diet in the treatment of disease
How to reduce the symptoms of hives during pregnancy? To do this, a woman must eat right. All food should be rich in vitamins and taste good. A woman should not force herself to eat those dishes that she does not like. They will not be absorbed in the body and will not benefit the unborn child. The diet should be composed as follows:
- eating every 2-3 hours is best, for a total of 5-6 meals a day;
- every meal should have the same number of calories;
- not recommended to eat sweets (jam, honey and ice cream);
- no need to use cream and cottage cheese, more than 2% fat;
- first courses are best cooked in vegetable broth, withoutmeat use;
- as a dessert you can use: fruits, marshmallows and marmalade;
- to maintain a he althy liver, you can include oatmeal and soy in the diet;
- you can drink herbal tea instead of ordinary tea, but before that you need to consult a doctor;
- completely eliminate coffee from the diet.
The following foods should be present in the diet of a pregnant woman every day:
- pear and apple, which contain many vitamins;
- green tea, which will help remove all harmful substances from the body;
- buckwheat and oatmeal, because they contain fiber;
- dill and parsley will help to fortify the meals you eat.
A pregnant woman must comply with the drinking regimen. The amount of liquid should be at least 1.5 liters per day. This includes herbal and green teas, still water.
The risk of hives during pregnancy can be reduced by eating right and avoiding the influence of irritants on the woman's body.
