Diagnosis Of Color Of Urine In Early Pregnancy

When someone is dehydrated, the urine may appear dark and foamy. Foamy urine can also occur during pregnancy. Dark urine, thirst, fatigue and dizziness during pregnancy are symptoms of dehydration. There can be many reasons for dehydration during pregnancy -

• Vomiting due to morning sickness
• Excessive heat

A pregnant woman needs more water than usual to support the placenta, amniotic fluid and the baby. Therefore, experts recommend that women should drink 10 glasses of water every day to avoid dehydration during pregnancy. If the woman remains hydrated, the color of the urine will also remain normal.

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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by bacteria infecting the kidney, ureter, bladder or urethra. This infection is most common in the lower urinary tract. Pregnant women have to face it more. The symptoms of urinary tract infection are as follows -

• Bleeding with urine
• Frequent urination
• Burning sensation while urinating
• Urine smells bad
• Pain in the pelvic area

During pregnancy, there is a high risk of kidney infection due to UTI. In this situation, problems like premature birth and low weight of the baby can also be seen.

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Vaginal yeast infection is common during pregnancy. Due to this, foam may come out in the urine. Also, itching in the vagina and burning sensation may be felt while urinating. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia and gonorrhea also produce secretions, due to which foam may appear in the urine. These infections can cause premature labor.

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Foamy urine during pregnancy can be a sign of kidney stones. Kidney stones are solid pieces of matter that are made up of calcium, oxalate and phosphorus. If a woman remains dehydrated and has UTI problems, then the risk of stones can be high.

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