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It is customary to call gestosis the functional inconsistency of the female body systems to fetus needs, which is observed in late pregnancy, which means that the female body can not cope with the task of providing the fetus with all necessary nutrients and oxygen, and this condition is associated with the onset of pregnancy.
Earlier gestosis of pregnant women was called late toxemia or dropsy. It is observed, usually after the twentieth week of pregnancy, and can continue for another three weeks after delivery.

How does gestosis develop?

At present, the exact reasons for the development of gestosis in pregnant women have not been fully studied. There are several theories, but none of them can fully explain all the processes that arise during gestosis of pregnant women.
On the other hand, all the changes that occur in the body are well enough studied. Under the influence of substances of a toxic nature, damage to the walls of the vessels can be observed, the liquid part of the blood begins to exit from the tissue, and together with it the protein, this is how the edema appears.
Because of the decrease in the amount of circulating blood in the vessels, their narrowing (in other words, spasm) occurs, and this causes an increase in blood pressure.
During vasospasm can be observed oxygen starvation of organs. Ultimately, both the future mother's body and the fetus themselves suffer, hypoxia and developmental delay occur.

Strong> Symptoms of gestosis in pregnant women

At present, there are several classifications of gestosis of pregnant women, each of them is intended for the convenience of doctors.
It is customary to distinguish three main symptoms of gestosis: increased blood pressure, swelling, and proteinuria. In this case, it can be manifested as a single symptom, and their combination.
One of the most severe and threatening conditions is eclampsia - a convulsive condition. It's just the same doctors are trying not to admit.

Strong> Diagnosis of gestosis

In order to be diagnosed with gestosis, a woman will have to pass a general and biochemical urine analysis to determine the protein in her, in addition to determine the amount of protein in the daily urine, find out the number of platelets, as well as the state of the blood coagulation system.
Help in detecting edema will also help control body weight. A woman, if she does not have gestosis, in the second half of pregnancy should add no more than 500 grams per week.
Treatment

Strong> Treatment of preeclampsia develops on the restoration of the proper state of women's health. The main rules during the development of gestosis should be called timely treatment to the doctor, as well as a complete lack of self-treatment. Only the doctor knows how to correctly treat gestosis, as taking certain medications can only worsen the already difficult condition of a woman and a fetus.
When gestosis is observed in mild form, it can be treated at home under the guidance of your doctor. However, with a severe course of gestosis, it is much more correct to be under observation in the hospital, it will always provide timely medication.

Not unimportant in the treatment of gestosis is the timely delivery, because the cause of gestosis is precisely pregnancy. In some cases, with mild gestosis, there is a probability of a baby's birth naturally, but in such a case there is a risk of deterioration during attempts. In most cases, a caesarean section is performed.

Strong> Prevention of gestosis in pregnant women

It is the prevention of gestosis that is very important in the process of pregnancy.
A woman should regularly weigh, control blood pressure, take urine for protein. It is very important to eat properly, as well as a long stay in the fresh air. Moscow Medical Center MediKlab (m. Kuntsevskaya) provides pregnant pregnant complex pregnancy management programs, in which experienced obstetrician-gynecologists do everything possible to make the pregnancy proceed safely. Http://medi-club.ru/catalog/obstetrics/planning