Suggest Treatment For Recurring UTI In A Person With A History Of Preeclampsia

Posted on Fri, 17 Feb 2017

Question: I have a history of preeclampsia and kidney infection at 30weeks..i had recurrent UTI.Now i am again TTC.My homocysteine level is 15.4umol/L.My Anti cardiolipin anitbodies IgG and other test are normal.MTHFR test not done.My doctor has told me that i will have to take blood thinner injection daily in my next pregnancy.Is there any other alternative ?.I don't want to take injection.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Injections are indeed

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic
I understand your anxiety about the issue
It is indeed scary to have injections whole pregnancy but frankly that is very much indicated and in my personal experience also it is very helpful in successful live births.
So keeping all your anxiety on one side try to make your mind for the same
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (34 minutes later)

I know one of my friend who has a history of preeclampsia and recurrent miscarriages .She was given aspirin tab during her pregnancy and now she has a healthy baby girl..can aspirin be prescribed instead of injections?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Both aspirin and heparin injections

Detailed Answer:

No dear, rather both aspirin and Heparin injections will be given to you and still you may need regular BP monitoring and of course restrictions on salt intake.

Don't refrain from injections and just remember that every case is different .

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (12 hours later)

What are the vitamins that I can take before conceiving?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antioxidants and folic acid

Detailed Answer:
You should increase intake of antioxidants by taking a lot of salads and green vegetables and fruits as well.
Also ask her to take tablet folic acid daily which is a very important prenatal vitamin.
Wish you all the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy