Although toxicosis during pregnancy is considered a natural condition, there is little pleasant in it. It is advisable for pregnant women to know more about this condition. After all, many women think that toxicosis is just vomiting, but they do not know what can be considered the norm and what is beyond the scope; what types of toxicosis are, characteristic symptoms and causes of this ailment.
Types and signs of toxicosis during pregnancy
Some experts call toxicosis "an adaptation disease", because it occurs as a result of the restructuring of the body in the expectant mother.
Toxicosis can be divided into 2 types: early and late. And if toxicosis in the early stages of pregnancy is a fairly common phenomenon, then toxicosis in the late stages occurs in only 20% of pregnant women.
Early toxicosis is accompanied by nausea, especially in the morning or after eating. The body perceives various odors very sharply. Also, nausea may be accompanied by vomiting, increased salivation. In some cases, pregnancy asthma may become a sign of toxicosis. It is accompanied by severe coughing and a feeling of suffocation.
Late toxicosis is considered more dangerous than early. Doctors call toxicosis in late pregnancy gestosis. It is dangerous because in some cases it can cause fetal hypoxia, placental abruption and fetal death. In addition to weakness throughout the body and nausea, signs of preeclampsia can be high blood pressure, swelling of the legs, muscle cramps, dizziness and even loss of consciousness and headaches.
Causes of toxicosis in the early stages
If toxicosis in the early stages does not manifest itself clearly, then this is considered a normal condition of a pregnant woman. The causes of its occurrence are still being studied by specialists. But the most probable ones include a genetic predisposition, hormonal changes in the body, acceleration of metabolism and neurogenic reactions.
Late toxicosis. Causes of occurrence
With gestosis, there is an increase in body weight due to edema. Edema can occur both visible and latent. Therefore, only after feeling a change in state, it is necessary to notify the doctor leading the pregnancy.
- infectious diseases;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- diseases of the excretory system;
- violation of the recommended diet for pregnant women;
- early pregnancy;
- late pregnancy;
- a short period of time between pregnancies;
- overwork, lack of sleep and lack of rest.
