Elevated uric acid in pregnancy can harm the baby, especially if the pregnant woman has high blood pressure, because it can be related to pre-eclampsia, which is a serious complication of pregnancy and can lead to miscarriage.
Normally, uric acid decreases in early pregnancy and increases during the third trimester. However, when uric acid increases in the first trimester or after 22 weeks of gestation, the pregnant woman has a higher risk of developing pre-eclampsia, especially if she has high blood pressure.
What is preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy that is characterized by high blood pressure, greater than 140 x 90 mmHg, presence of proteins in the urine and fluid retention that causes swelling of the body. It should be treated as soon as possible, because when untreated it can develop into eclampsia and cause fetal death, seizures or even coma.
Find out what the symptoms of pre-eclampsia are and how treatment is done at: Pre-eclampsia.
What to do when uric acid is high in pregnancy
When uric acid is elevated in pregnancy, associated with high blood pressure, the doctor may recommend that the pregnant woman:
- Decrease your dietary salt intake by replacing it with aromatic herbs; Drink about 2 to 3 liters of water a day; Lie on your left side to increase blood flow to the uterus and kidneys.
The doctor may also prescribe the use of drugs to control blood pressure and indicate the performance of a blood test and ultrasound to control the development of preeclampsia.
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