Antipyretics during pregnancy

The temperature at the beginning of pregnancy (in the first three months) is a widespread condition of a woman, which is quite a natural reaction of the body to the increased production of the hormone progesterone necessary to preserve the fetus in the uterus. Usually, the acceleration of metabolism and the change in the hormonal background during pregnancy slightly increase the temperature of the pregnant woman, but this is considered normal only in the first trimester of pregnancy.

When carrying a child, the woman always captures the period of spring-autumn colds. Reducing the protective reactions of the body makes the pregnant woman more susceptible to viruses and infections. If the body temperature rises against the background of a stuffy nose, sneezing or coughing, sore throat, weakness, then it can indicate a cold that can be dangerous, especially in the early months of pregnancy.

It is generally accepted that an increase in temperature of 1.5 degrees in a pregnant woman does not lead to pathologies of fetal development, but it is necessary to consult a specialist about the cause of the temperature increase. At a temperature above 38 degrees, you need to call an ambulance urgently. Reduce the temperature before the arrival of a doctor can be alternative methods (wiping with water-vinegar, cool showers, plenty of drink), taking any medication before consulting a specialist is not recommended.

Usually, at an elevated temperature, antipyretic is prescribed in pregnancy, which contains paracetamol. When pregnancy is contraindicated taking aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.

If the fever is accompanied by a pain in the throat, it can be associated with a sore throat, in which a white coating or pustules appears on the throat. Angina in the mother is extremely dangerous for the unborn child, because in addition to temperature, the development of the fetus can be affected by intoxication, developing in the mother's body while doing so. Alternative medicine methods in this case can be dangerous, as it is necessary to reduce the temperature as quickly as possible and remove toxins from the pregnant woman's body that can enter the woman's bloodstream and affect development, as well as the future health of the child.

The temperature during pregnancy is dangerous because the longer a woman is in this condition, the more likely a violation in the development of the embryo, especially during the development of internal systems and organs. The temperature during this period may lead in the future to problems of the cardiovascular or nervous system of the baby. Also, a prolonged rise in temperature leads to a change in protein synthesis, which triggers a violation of placental development and may threaten miscarriage or premature birth.

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Antipyretics during pregnancy

During pregnancy, especially in the first months, it is not recommended to take any medications. But in some situations without medical treatment it is simply impossible to manage.

With catarrhal diseases that occur with fever, a pregnant woman needs timely and effective treatment to prevent developmental pathologies in the child, the threat of miscarriage or premature birth. It is recommended to lower the temperature to 38.5 degrees with alternative means, for example tea with linden, raspberry or honey. But when such treatment does not lead to visible effects, the temperature continues to rise, this is already fraught with serious consequences for the baby's future, and the woman needs to take medications from fever and heat.

Ibuprofen, aspirin, and the like. Do not use in pregnancy, because they are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and can lead to a number of complications. The most suitable antipyretics for pregnancy is paracetamol, however, it is not an absolutely safe drug, although there were no violations of the development of the fetus after its administration.

In some cases, women are assigned paracetamol for analgesia with dental or headaches. Long-term use of the drug is not recommended, but from several tablets, there will be no harm.

Paracetamol is a fairly effective tool for lowering the temperature and pain in various diseases, in addition, the drug has a light anti-inflammatory properties. Paracetamol after ingestion enters the blood and is distributed to the tissues of the body.

The preparation is produced in various forms: water-soluble tablets, powders for solution preparation, syrups, suspensions, suppositories. Usually a pregnant woman is given a soluble tablet of 200 mg, the effect of which comes faster.

Paracetamol, as mentioned, is not quite a harmless drug. When an overdose occurs nausea or vomiting, painful spasms in the stomach. In this case, it is recommended to wash the stomach, taking activated charcoal (in this condition, always consult a doctor).

Paracetamol is contraindicated if there is sensitivity to the components of the drug, congenital enzyme disorders, impaired hepatic or renal function, blood diseases. Usually the drug is well tolerated at recommended doses, but in rare cases, side reactions may occur (decreased immunity, blood clotting disorders, methaemoglobin formation is quite dangerous for pregnant women, as oxygen delivery to tissues decreases).

Long-term use of the drug especially in high doses can lead to intoxication of the liver and kidneys. There may also be various allergic rashes, angioedema.

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What antipyretic can you do during pregnancy?

Antipyretic during pregnancy, first of all it is recommended not medicamentous, but with the help of some proven alternative remedies. The most common means for lowering temperature is raspberry. It is recommended to use it in any form: dried, fresh, in the form of jam or mashed with sugar. Take a decoction or tea with jam can be 2-3 times a day. Also a good antipyretic effect is enjoyed by teas with honey, lemon or lime broth.

It is also good to reduce the temperature of rubbing and compresses. To prepare a solution for wiping, mix the vinegar with warm water in a 1: 1 ratio, moisten the gauze, bandage, and handkerchief in the solution, and wipe the body, especially the area of the forehead, armpits, limbs (palms and feet). You can also use alcohol rubbing. If the temperature does not drop after alternative means, use medicament preparations. Take medication only after a preliminary consultation with your doctor. Also, you should carefully study the instructions to the drug and determine possible contraindications, adverse reactions, etc. Dosage should be strictly observed and in no case should it exceed the recommended dose and frequency of intake, otherwise intoxication may occur, which is extremely dangerous in pregnancy.

Contraindicated in the reception of pregnancy and biologically active additives (BAA), because there are no exact data on the safety of their use during pregnancy and studies in this area was very small.

Antipyretic during pregnancy should be used very carefully, following the recommended dose and frequency of admission. First and foremost, it is good to use alternative means that will help reduce the temperature. Usually, with non-severe colds, such drugs show good efficacy. If the disease occurs in severe form, then in this case, drug treatment can not be avoided, since a high temperature, especially those that last for a long time, can lead to fetal development pathologies.