Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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Which of the following is normally present in urine of a pregnant woman in 3rd trimester:
High-Yield Explanation
Glycosuria in pregnancy Repeat and random blood samples taken on one or more occasions throughout pregnancy reveals glycosuria in about 5 -50% cases.During pregnancy renal threshold is diminished due to the combined effect of increased GFR and impaired tubular reabsorption. It is present most commonly in mid pregnancy.Blood sugar level may be well below 180mg/100 ml.No treatment is required and the condition disappears after delivery D.C.DUTTA&;S TEXTBOOK OF OBSTETRICS,Pg no:281,7th edition