Urinalysis allows you to evaluate many parameters of the functioning of the body and prevent the possible development of serious diseases. Important: only a doctor should decipher the indicators.
Urine color.
During the normal course of pregnancy, urine has a yellow color in various shades. Color change can be caused by several factors.
• Taking medication. For example, aspirin can give a pinkish tint, and vitamins - orange.
• Diseases of the kidneys and bladder (cystitis, renal colic) can lead to blood in the urine. It is she who gives the secretions a reddish-brown hue.
• In some liver diseases, urine acquires the so-called "color of beer."
Transparency.
Normally, urine should be completely clear. Cloudiness usually indicates the presence of mucus, protein, microbes, or white blood cells in the urine.
Protein.
May be present in very small amounts in normal pregnancy. However, high blood pressure and edema combined with high protein can be a sign of preeclampsia.
Glucose.
The presence of sugar in the urine can be a sign of a number of diseases, including diabetes. In this case, all pregnant women are prescribed blood glucose control - to exclude possible pathologies or timely prescribing therapy.
Leukocytes.
An increased number of leukocytes most often indicates the presence of an inflammatory process. Moreover, the more leukocytes, the stronger the inflammation. A slight increase can be observed if the urine was not collected according to the rules. For example, with a poor toilet of the external genitalia or ingestion of discharge from the vagina.
Erythrocytes.
The detection of more than two erythrocytes in the field of view - a deviation from the norm. This usually manifests itself in the presence of stones in the urinary tract or kidneys, trauma and inflammation of the kidneys.
Bacteria.
The appearance of bacteria in the urine may not affect the well-being of a pregnant woman. However, almost always this indicates a risk of inflammation from the genitourinary system and requires mandatory therapy. Also, bacteria can get into the urine with poor toileting of the external genitalia.