In non-pregnant women of reproductive age, one in every 1,500 to 3,000 pregnancies results in kidney stones. With the time a person reaches 70, 19% of men and 9% of women are affected by kidney stones.
During the second and third trimesters, kidney stones are most common. Pain in the upper abdomen or back and sides, which commonly extends to the groyne or lower abdomen, is the most prevalent symptom of irritable bowel syndrome. Urinary urgency and frequency are among the most common symptoms. Having blood in the urine is also an indicator.
Pregnancy may lead to changes in a woman’s body, which may trigger the production of stones. Late in pregnancy, the foetus exerts pressure on the bladder, causing discomfort. Pregnant ladies have to go to the restroom a lot. It’s a consequence of this that they may not drink enough water. The development of kidney stones might be sped up by a lack of fluid intake.
Kidney stones may be diagnosed and treated without putting the mother or infant at danger. Smaller kidney stones are more likely to move through the body than larger ones. Treatment may be required for larger stones. In the absence of treatment, kidney stones may lead to preterm delivery or interfere with regular labour, posing a risk to the foetus’ health.
A ureteroscope, a tiny telescope that may be threaded into the bladder and kidney to remove or break up a kidney stone, is the most common treatment for kidney stones during pregnancy.
Kidney stones may be prevented if you drink at least 3 quarts (ten 10-ounce glasses) of fluid each day. Be mindful of the fluids you lose when exercising or exercising in hot temperatures. Drinking predominantly low- or no-calorie beverages is preferable. Limiting caffeinated or alcoholic beverages may be necessary.
