Patient's question:
Yesterday I was 34 weeks pregnant. After a thorough check, my blood pressure was 142/100 mmHg, fundal height was 33 cm, abdominal circumference was 105 cm, fetal heart rate was 148 beats per minute, and the baby's engagement was shallow. The doctor said my blood pressure was high and checked my urine, which showed +2 ketones, +/- protein, and +/- glucose.Previous treatment and effectiveness: Today I had another urine test, which showed +/- ketones, +/- protein, and normal negative glucose. My blood pressure is still high.
What kind of help I need: Is it serious? How should it be treated? Is hospitalization treatment necessary?
Doctor's answer:
According to your condition, you have gestational hypertension. Generally, antihypertensive treatment is first adopted, and hydralazine is a must. Secondly, pregnant women should rest more, and the environment should always remain quiet. Regular antenatal care should be implemented, and timely treatment should be provided upon discovering any issues to ensure the health of the pregnant woman and fetus. Your condition is mild, and if oral medication can lower your blood pressure, you do not need to be hospitalized for treatment. Otherwise, you will need to be hospitalized for systematic and comprehensive treatment.