What is occult blood in urine during pregnancy?

Urine occult blood is usually detected by urine examination, and the situation of urine occult blood is generally serious, so it is necessary to seize the time to treat it, especially when women have this situation during pregnancy, which may cause women's pregnancy to be affected to a certain extent, and may even cause fetal stillbirth. So what is the matter with urine occult blood during pregnancy?

Clinical significance: It is of great value in screening for chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, such as peptic ulcer, drug damage to gastric mucosa, intestinal tuberculosis, Crohn's disease, and gastrointestinal malignancies (such as gastric cancer, colon cancer, etc.).

The presence of red blood cells in urine cannot be observed with the naked eye or under a microscope, but there is a reaction when tested with a test strip. Why is this so? Because when red blood cells are destroyed, the hemoglobin contained in them will be released, so the urine test stick can detect the hemoglobin reaction. But why do red blood cells burst before leaving the body? This is because the lifespan of the red blood cells has come to an end and they dissolve on their own like foam. It may also be because after drinking a lot of water, the urine becomes thinner and the tension decreases, causing the red blood cells to burst. In any case, the presence of occult blood, like hematuria, is a warning sign and should not be taken lightly.

Urinary tract infection and urethral infection in women can cause it; impaired kidney function in women can cause it; during pregnancy, women's heart load is too large and the kidney load will also increase, which can cause kidney damage and blood in the urine. Further detection of the cause of occult blood in urine is required. Do you have a urinary tract infection or urethritis? How is your heart function? Are there any other diseases?

What should I do if I have occult blood in my urine during pregnancy? Does occult blood in my urine during pregnancy have any effect on my baby?

During pregnancy, there will be some fluctuations in urine tests for pregnant women. Occult blood is a common condition. As long as it is not serious and there is no protein, there is no need to worry. You can drink more water and urinate more often. It will not have any effect on the fetus. I hope this helps you.