Upon receipt of the survey results can be found that elevated blood leukocytes during pregnancy. This class includes a variety of blood cell subtypes responsible for the various functions of the immune system. Changing the composition of blood can be observed during infections, exacerbation of chronic diseases or the effect of some physiological factors.
Why do white blood cells increased
For physiological reasons, increasing white blood cells include:
- failure to comply with the rules of delivery of the analysis (the use of a food or a drug lab visits per day);
- hypothermia;
- psycho-emotional overload;
- stay outdoors in hot weather (leukocytosis during pregnancy suggests pronounced overheating of the body);
- Deposit Analysis in the afternoon;
- taking a hot shower or bath;
- increased physical activity;
- improper diet (the change of the blood contributes to the use of fatty, fried or spicy foods);
- the second trimester of pregnancy;
- mental exhaustion.
By pathological causes elevated white blood cell count in a pregnant woman are:
- asthma attacks;
- exacerbation of herpes infections;
- acute respiratory disease;
- fungal lesions of the mucous membranes of the genital, mouth and intestines;
- immunodeficiency condition caused by HIV infection, or genetic abnormalities;
- exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis;
- anaphylactic shock caused by intake of medicines;
- severe allergic reactions (urticaria);
- the presence of intestinal, pulmonary and liver parasites;
- oncological diseases;
- presence of chronic inflammatory foci in the body (caries, tonsillitis, sinusitis);
- wound and internal bleeding;
- septicemia;
- tuberculosis;
- Anemia of various origin;
- autoimmune disease (systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis);
- liver, renal or cardiac insufficiency;
- burns and serious injuries;
- food poisoning (leukocytosis means the development of harmful effects of toxins propagation);
- exacerbation of chronic diseases of the digestive system (leukocytes rise in the blood of pregnant women are gastritis, peptic ulcer, colitis);
- renal colic, pyelonephritis, cystitis (leukocytes increase means that any pathological conditions associated with impaired excretion of metabolic products);
- long-term administration of some drugs.
Signs and symptoms increase
Increase of leukocytes during pregnancy usually has no symptoms. Abnormality is detected during the total blood analysis. If the level of white cells in the blood increased greatly, the following symptoms may occur:
- moderate or severe fever;
- enhanced sweating;
- spontaneous bruising and subcutaneous hematomas;
- dizziness;
- fainting;
- lack of weight gain or reduction;
- violation of the functions of the organs of vision;
- numbness in the fingertips;
- shortness of breath;
- sense of fatigue that does not disappear after a long rest;
- abdominal pain.
Diagnostics
To determine the level of white blood cells during pregnancy used laboratory tests. Upon delivery of the material for analysis is necessary to observe the following rules:
- pass blood in the morning, the day of the procedure and do not eat any drugs;
- before visiting the laboratory need to rest;
- a day before the blood donation completely eliminate stressful situations.
deciphering tests
In the first 3 months of elevated white blood cells in the blood during pregnancy should not be detected. The normal figure of 3-9 billion / l. In the second and third trimesters has been a slight increase in the number of white blood cells. This is due to a strengthening of the hematopoietic system, necessary to increase the body's defenses. Norm for 2-3 trimesters considered an indicator of 11-15 billion / l. If the number of white blood cells increased to the upper limit, additional diagnostic procedures are carried out.
How to treat
Upon detection of increase in white blood cell count during pregnancy refer to a gynecologist. The doctor conducts a survey and chooses an effective method of treatment.
In complex cases where the number of white blood cells is many times the norm requires consultation hematologist.
Therapy is aimed at eliminating the causes due to which increased white blood cells in the blood of pregnant women. Only then can you begin to normalize the blood.
medication
The choice of drugs depends on the cause of leukocytosis:
- Mononucleosis, a respiratory infection. Assigned antiviral agents having immunostimulating effect. Safe for pregnant women considered rectal suppositories and Viferon Genferon. They are administered 2 times a day for a week. Additionally, antiseptic sprays are assigned to the throat (Ingalipt) and means for washing the nose (Akvalor).
- Cystitis, pyelonephritis. In this case appointed uroseptiki and antibiotics. Approved for use during pregnancy such drugs: Monural, Nitrooksolin, Furagin. An effective herbal treatment for cystitis is Kanefron. The drug eliminates symptoms of inflammation, spasm and pain. The destruction of pathogenic microorganisms contributes to the normalization of the leukocyte formula.
- Bacterial destruction of the respiratory system. If the increase in white blood cells triggered by a sore throat, bronchitis or sinusitis, antibiotics penicillin used (Zinnat, Hemomitsin). Antibacterial agents cephalosporin pregnant appointed rare.
- Intestinal infection. In this case, the treatment regimen include antibacterial agents containing nifuroxazide (Stopdiar, Enterofuril). Additionally designate sorbents (Polysorb), brine (Regidron), antiemetics (Motilium).
ration
There are products that can change the number of leukocytes in the blood. Distortion test results observed for 2-3 days after ingestion. These products include dairy products. Most women try to eat as much cheese, yogurt and cheese, containing the elements needed to build bone system of the fetus. There are some products you need in moderation.
A temporary increase in blood leukocytes promotes the use of carrots, buckwheat and oat cereals, grapes and seafood. Refuse such food is completely impossible.
Folk remedies
With the high level of white blood cells in pregnant women following traditional recipes can be used:
- Oat milk drink. oat grain is cleaned and washed thoroughly. 200 g of raw material is poured 2 liters of milk. The mixture was boiled at low heat for 20-30 minutes. Means use 1 cup 2 times a day.
- A decoction of chamomile and linden. Dried herbs milled to a powder. 2 tbsp. l. collecting pour 1 cup of hot water. The mixture is simmered for 10 minutes. Ready broth filter and take 200 ml 3 times per day.
- Morse of thorns. 1 kg of finely cut fruit and poured 0.5 liters of boiling water. After one day, the mixture was added to 200 g of sugar or honey. The mass is cooked over low heat for half an hour, and then filtered. The resulting liquid is consumed 50 ml 3 times per day.
prevention
The following measures help to avoid an increase in white blood cell count:
- adherence of the day;
- proper nutrition (in a woman's body must do all the necessary vitamins and minerals);
- receiving vitamin preparations;
- a long night's sleep;
- daily walks that strengthen immunity;
- Regular passing examinations and diagnostic procedures.
How dangerous is a leukocytosis
Even a slight leukocytosis in pregnant women can cause dangerous consequences, which include:
- the transition of the disease into a chronic form;
- decrease in blood clotting;
- spontaneous abortion or premature birth;
- congenital malformations of the fetus.
Upon detection of any abnormality in the results of analyzes should immediately begin treatment.
