Pancreatitis is a disease of the pancreas, which is characterized by severe painful sensations. As a rule, treatment in this case is long, requires compliance with the strictest diet, as well as the passage of the drug course prescribed by the doctor. And under normal conditions, the likelihood of possible complications is high, and even during pregnancy, it does increase many times. What are the peculiarities of pancreatitis, and how dangerous is its effect on pregnant women?
Inflammation of the pancreas during pregnancy, what should I do?
As a rule, in the first trimester manifests itself chronic pancreatitis. The main danger of this disease lies in the fact that its diagnosis is significantly complicated. The first symptoms are often taken for the manifestation of toxicosis during pregnancy: vomiting, nausea, pain, lack of appetite. Also, inflammation of the pancreas often affects the weight loss. That is why it is so important to pay attention if, after the 12th week of pregnancy, these symptoms not only do not decrease, but, conversely, their intensity increases.
For complete diagnosis it is necessary to urgently contact a specialist who will determine the presence of such a disease as pancreatitis. It is important to understand that the measures should be taken urgently, because the earlier the treatment of the pancreas is started, the higher the probability that the disease will be safely cured, and complications, if any, will be minimal, and will not threaten the pregnancy disruption.
Acute pancreatitis and its effect during pregnancy
But acute pancreatitis for pregnant women poses a serious danger, as complications in this case are very, very serious and can adversely affect the course of pregnancy. The main danger of this disease lies in the fact that it develops rapidly, and the primary symptom, which is worth paying attention to, are the strongest pains from the left rib.
To determine the manifestation of acute pancreatitis during pregnancy, it is possible by such signs as: sharply rising temperature, severe vomiting, nausea, bloating.
It is important to understand that the symptomatology of acute pancreatitis during pregnancy is sufficiently "blurred", which significantly complicates the process of its diagnosis. In this case, it is important to urgently hand over all the necessary tests, the main ones being: a biochemical blood test, as well as urinalysis. The latter demonstrates an increase in diastase, and biochemistry will allow to determine the increase in the amount of the basic enzyme of the pancreas - amylase.
Combining both symptoms of pancreatitis, and the corresponding results of the analysis, allows you to choose the appropriate treatment that is relevant in this case. It is mandatory to take medication, however, during pregnancy, the range of medications that are allowed is severely limited, as some drugs may adversely affect the development of the fetus, and therefore an experienced specialist of the appropriate profile must prescribe suitable medications. As a rule, acute pancreatitis requires an urgent hospitalization of a pregnant woman, to provide timely and full-value care, as well as constant follow-up monitoring of the condition.
Inflammation of the pancreas is a dangerous disease, the diagnosis of which in pregnant women is significantly complicated. That is why, when the first symptoms of this ailment appear, it is important to urgently consult a doctor - in this case, the chances that a timely treatment will cost without complications will be large enough, and the effect of this ailment on pregnancy will be minimal.
Manifestations of the disease during pregnancy are considered quite dangerous. The accumulated experience in the treatment of this disease can reduce the consequences, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality. Studies have shown that acute manifestations of the disease do not adversely affect the fetus, but increase the risk of adverse course and outcome of pregnancy.
During the first three months, miscarriages and labor before the term can occur in sick women. In the third trimester, there may be a complication in the form of DIC syndrome, which is dangerous for the mother and fetus. Exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis can provoke long and severe symptoms of toxicosis.
Can I get pregnant with pancreatitis?
Doctors believe that pancreatitis is not considered a contraindication for conception and bearing of the fetus. The disease does not affect the fetoplacental blood flow, but it is desirable that women with this disease were on dispensary registration from the first days. With constant monitoring, activities aimed at preventing possible exacerbations and complications will be timely and prompt.
Pregnancy in chronic pancreatitis is not contraindicated, if there are no complications, pronounced disorders in the pancreas and a persistent remission of the disease. An important point is the constant observation of the gynecologist and the therapist.
In case of particularly severe course of the disease, the question of abortion may be raised, which may worsen the course of the acute form of the disease. It is decided individually in each case by doctors of related specialties( surgeon, therapist and gynecologist).