Throughout life, a person is in good shape. This is the so-called activity. It can be high or low. Today's article will tell you about what tone is. It turns out that this activity is not good in all cases. Sometimes it needs to be reduced, for example, during pregnancy.
What is tone?
Tone is a long and persistent excitation of muscles, tissues and nerve receptors of the human body. You can often hear such a thing as "skin tone". What does it mean? When the skin is in good shape, we can say that it is in perfect condition. The dermis is hydrated, it is elastic and full of vitality. Outwardly, this is manifested by a beautiful color, smooth surface, and the absence of any defects.
What is the tone of the human body? This is the ability to maintain a certain posture and position in space. A person always strives to increase his tone. The concept is defined by a combination of characteristics: mood, muscle condition, sanity, and so on.
Improve tone
What can I do to improve my tone? If we are talking about the body, then you can activate the muscles and the work of all organs with the help of physicalexercises. Athletes visit gyms in order to improve their tone. During physical exertion, blood circulation improves (tone of the heart muscle and blood vessels), muscle work is activated (muscle tone), and so on.
You can also increase your tone with food. Now on many food products it is indicated that they increase tone. Separately, we can say about energy drinks. When they are used, the work of the whole organism is activated. But doctors say that this way to improve the tone is not the most correct. Women are always looking to improve their skin condition. Many cosmetic products indicate that they help to increase tone.
Uterine tone
The tone of the reproductive organ is considered separately. During the entire menstrual cycle, it changes, it depends on the production of hormones. During menstruation, the uterine organ is actively reduced (high tone). Some women experience pain while doing this.
In the middle of the cycle, the uterus is in a normal tone. If pregnancy occurs, then certain hormones are produced that relax the muscular organ. This is necessary for normal attachment and further development of the embryo.
High uterine tone during pregnancy: norm or pathology
If the uterus is constantly in tension, then this condition is not normal. In early pregnancy, the corpus luteum and adrenal glands secrete the hormone progesterone. This substance relaxes the uterus. If it is not enough, then there is a tone. One or all of the walls of the reproductive organ thicken and tighten, contraction occurs. If this condition is not corrected in time, then detachment of the membranes will begin. A hematoma forms between the wall of the uterus and the embryo, the tissues are not fully nourished, and blood circulation is disturbed. In the future, a miscarriage or spontaneous abortion will occur.
At long gestation, tone can lead to premature birth. Therefore, it is necessary to inform the gynecologist about it. Note that at the time of contractions, the uterus is always in a tense state. This is fine. In some cases, reduced tone during delivery requires stimulation. For this, obstetricians and gynecologists use drugs (for example, Oxytocin). The drug contributes to the contraction of the uterus and the speedy opening of the birth canal. Every expectant mother needs to know how the tone manifests itself at different gestation periods.
Symptoms and signs
What are the symptoms of tonus during pregnancy? Much depends on the gestational age. In the first weeks, the tension of the uterus can not be felt at all. But the higher the tone, the more noticeable it is. In this case, the woman experiences pulling pains in the lower abdomen. Sometimes they can give to the lower back. With a high tone and detachment of the fetal egg, bloody discharge from the vagina can be observed.
At long pregnancy, the symptoms of tone look a little different. There is still pain in the abdomen. Only now it is spreading throughout the uterus. Futuremother may notice tension in the abdomen. The abdominal wall becomes hard and seems to shrink. During increased tone, fetal movements can cause discomfort. In addition, the child during this period is especially active, thereby trying to get more oxygen.
Permanent increased tone during pregnancy (the symptoms you already know) can have consequences: lack of nutrition for the baby and intrauterine growth retardation. Therefore, in the presence of the described signs, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist. The doctor will prescribe drugs that improve blood circulation and therapy aimed at reducing uterine tone.
Diagnosis of uterine tension
What is tone and what symptoms does it have for women - described above. But how can a specialist determine this condition? Diagnosis of hypertension during pregnancy is quite simple. The doctor may note the tension of the uterus during a routine gynecological examination. It is worth noting that in some cases the examination itself provokes tension in the genital organ.
You can determine the increased tone with the help of ultrasound. On the monitor, the doctor will see a thickening of the uterine walls, which indicates their tension. In early pregnancy, the tone of the uterus is reported by the deformation of the fetal egg. In the third trimester, pathology can be detected during cardiotocography (CTG).
Features of treatment: drugs
In order for the tone to be reduced with the threat of abortion, it is necessary to conduct appropriate therapy. To get started you needfind out what caused uterine contractions. This may be physical activity, sexual contact, nervous tension, a hot bath, eating certain foods or taking medications. After that, the cause of the pathology is excluded. Next, conservative treatment is carried out, the scheme of which directly depends on the duration of pregnancy.
In the first trimester, women are prescribed drugs based on progesterone (Dufaston, Iprozhin). Antispasmodics are also prescribed (tablets or injections "Noshpa" and "Drotaverin", suppositories "Papaverin"). Be sure to use sedatives ("Valerian", "Motherwort"). In the later stages, hormonal drugs are not prescribed. Instead, they use "Ginipral", "Partusisten". Also, expectant mothers may be prescribed a medication containing magnesium and B vitamins. These drugs have a positive effect on the muscles and nervous system.
It must be said that treatment is indicated only with a constant tone of the uterus and a negative effect on the fetus. In late pregnancy, tone may periodically appear and pass on its own. If this condition does not cause any discomfort to a woman, then it is not necessary to correct it. For more detailed information, it is better to check with your gynecologist, since a lot depends on the individual characteristics of the body.
Prevention of hypertension during pregnancy
Has controversial opinions about the concept of "tonus". Reviews of doctors say that this is a normal condition. But during pregnancy it is better to reduce the contractility of the uterusand not provoke her stress. To prevent tone, follow the following rules:
- avoid physical activity;
- refuse sexual intercourse (if indicated);
- keep proper nutrition;
- keep your stool regular, avoid constipation;
- do not wear tight clothes (especially early and late);
- do not take any medication on your own (not even regular painkillers);
- rest and walk more;
- get positive emotions and avoid stressful situations.
If you sometimes experience tone, then tell your doctor about it. Perhaps, depending on your characteristics, the specialist will give individual recommendations.
Summarize
Tone - good or bad? It is impossible to answer this question right away. Everything depends on the situation. Skin tone allows a person to look good and well-groomed. If it is lowered, then the body becomes flabby and ugly.
The tone of the uterus during pregnancy, on the contrary, can be dangerous. But it does not always require treatment and the use of medications. It should be remembered that each case is individual.
