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Hyperemesis gravidarum: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Hyperemesis gravidarum is the severest form of nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) during pregnancy with incident rate of 4 per 1000 pregnancies. The persistence of nausea and vomiting causes dehydration, weight loss and keto-acidosis and in turn disrupt the serum electrolyte balance. Therefore, Hyperemesis gravidarum is a rare complication of pregnancy and it is also …

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Gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD): Causes, signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention

Obstetrics / By alukwu gertrude

What is Gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD) ? These are a condition occurring when there is abnormal development, usually the over-proliferation of the chorionic villi. GTD can either lead to partial or complete hydatidiform mole. There is viable fetus despite the rising of the hCG in the woman’s urine and blood serum. In other words, GTD …

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Amniotic Fluid Embolism: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Obstetrics / By alukwu gertrude

It’s nice to meet you again today. In this article, I will be discussing amniotic fluid embolism, its causes, signs and symptoms treatment and prevention. And I hope you would enjoy reading through. Sometimes, a condition can occur when amniotic fluid is forced into the maternal circulation via uterus or placental site forming an embolism …

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Postpartum Haemorrhage: Causes & Treatment

Obstetrics / By Tofort Online

What is Postpartum haemorrhage? Postpartum haemorrhage (postnatal bleeding) is the excessive bleeding from the woman’s genital tract of about 500mls or more following childbirth. Or it can be seen as any amount of bleeding occurring after the birth of the baby which deteriorates the maternal health state following birth of the baby up to 6 …

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Thrombophlebitis: causes and treatment

Obstetrics / By alukwu gertrude

Thrombophlebitis A medical condition where a patient has clot formation in the veins of either the legs or pelvis is collectively called thrombotic disease. Clot formation may be caused by venous stasis or diminished blood flow. However, a thrombotic disease which occurs either due to infection or trauma to the veins is known as thrombophlebitis. …

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Obstetric Shock: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Obstetrics / By alukwu gertrude

Shock is among obstetric emergencies that occur when there is sudden fall or collapse of a patient during pregnancy, labour or shortly after delivery. In this condition, the body does not work normally and organs such as the heart, brain, lungs and kidneys are adversely affected due to hypoxia (lack of oxygen). What is obstetric …

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Retained placenta: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Obstetrics / By alukwu gertrude

Normally, placenta is usually expelled within 10 to 15 minutes of baby’s birth. A retained placenta occurs when placenta fails to be delivered after 30minutes of the delivery of the baby. The failure of uterus to expel the placenta after this time can be attributed to: What are causes of retained placenta? What is morbid …

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Subinvolution: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

General Health / By alukwu gertrude

Subinvolution is not a normal obstetric condition. After delivery, the uterus gradually returns to its pregravid state and this physiologic process is called involution. However, when there is impaired or retarded involution, otherwise known as subinvolution. However, under normal circumstances, the uterus supposed to return its pregravid state. The factors that facilitate involution are: What …

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Uterine Contractions: Management of Hypertonic & Hypotonic Contractions

Obstetrics / By alukwu gertrude

Uterine contractions are the main forces that facilitate labour and delivery. When there is problem in uterine contractions, labour can be prolonged or obstructed. The strength, frequent, intensity and duration of uterine contraction can either make or mar labour and delivery. According to wikipedia, the uterine smooth muscle contracts during the menstrual cycle and labour, …

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High Cholesterols: Causes and How to Reduce It

General Health / By alukwu gertrude

What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is simply a waxy substance produced by the liver and found in some foods and tends to accumulate in the blood. It is needed to manufacture vitamin D and some hormones, build cell walls and create bile salts that assist in digestion of fats easily. Actually, your body makes sufficient cholesterol …

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