What causes severe frequent urination at 34 weeks of pregnancy, and what should be done?
Oct 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Possible causes of severe urinary frequency at 34 weeks of pregnancy include emotional disturbances, increased uterine size pressing on the bladder, hormonal changes, urinary tract infections, and cervicitis. Pregnant women should pay attention to emotional regulation, maintain a relaxed and cheerful mood, practice good personal hygiene, regularly clean the genital area, and take preventive measures against urinary tract infections and cervicitis.
Under normal circumstances, the possible causes of particularly severe frequent urination at 34 weeks of pregnancy may include emotional disturbances, uterine enlargement compressing the bladder, hormonal changes, urinary tract infections, and cervicitis. Treatment methods such as general management and medication can be adopted under a doctor's guidance. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Emotional disturbances
Some pregnant women may experience heightened tension or anxiety during pregnancy, which could lead to temporary dysfunction of the nervous system affecting the urination center, resulting in frequent urination. Pregnant women should relax, maintaining a positive and optimistic mindset.
2. Uterine enlargement compressing the bladder
As pregnancy progresses, the enlarging uterus exerts pressure on the bladder, reducing its capacity and causing frequent urination. It is advisable to avoid prolonged standing or sitting, urinate regularly, and reduce fluid intake at night to alleviate the burden on the bladder.
3. Hormonal changes in the body
Changes in hormone levels during pregnancy, especially increased estrogen and progesterone, may affect urinary system function and lead to frequent urination. Maintaining good personal hygiene and avoiding holding urine are recommended.
4. Urinary tract infection
Due to decreased immunity and physiological changes during pregnancy, urinary tract infections are more likely to occur. Bacterial invasion of the urethra and bladder can cause symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. Patients should follow medical advice to take medications such as amoxicillin capsules, cefixime capsules, or penicillin V potassium tablets for treatment.
5. Cervicitis
Cervicitis is usually caused by poor genital hygiene. Because the cervix is close to the bladder, inflammation may spread to the bladder, leading to symptoms such as frequent and urgent urination at 34 weeks of pregnancy. Other symptoms may include increased vaginal discharge, odor, and itching. Treatment should follow a doctor’s recommendations using medications such as Baofukang suppositories, Zhidai Xiaomi suppositories, or tinidazole suppositories.
Pregnant women should pay attention to emotional regulation, maintain a relaxed and pleasant mood, practice good personal hygiene, clean the genital area regularly, and prevent urinary tract infections and cervicitis.
