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Bleeding In Early Pregnancy - Signs Of Miscarriage!

Dr. Jayashri S 90% (514 ratings)
MBBS, MS - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Gynaecologist, Bangalore
Bleeding In Early Pregnancy - Signs Of Miscarriage!

Miscarriage is termed as the loss of the fetus in or before 20th week of pregnancy. Medically, miscarriage is known as spontaneous abortion though the word spontaneous is more of a keyword as it is not an abortion.

Symptoms of Miscarriage are weakness, back pain, fever, abdominal pain along with severe cramps and bleeding which starts from slow to heavy.

Common cause of Miscarriage is when the fetus is known to have fatal genetic problems and these are not related with the mother. The other causes are:

1. Infection, medical problems like thyroid and diabetes, immune system rejection, hormonal imbalance, abnormalities of the uterus, and physical problems of the mother. If a woman is over 35 years of age, has thyroid and diabetes and has had an earlier miscarriage then that woman is at a high risk of getting a miscarriage.

2. Sometimes a miscarriage might take place due to the cervical insufficiency. This is due to the weak cervix, also known as the incomponent cervix, which is unable to hold the pregnancy. A miscarriage in this condition usually occurs in the second trimester. Though there are a very few symptoms in this but there might be a feeling of sudden pressure that the water is going to break and tissues from the placenta and fetus are released without any pain. This can however be treated by a stitch in the cervix at 12 weeks. 

This stitch helps to hold the cervix until the full term is completed. If it is first pregnancy and cervical insufficiency is diagnosed then also a stitch can be applied thus resulting in full term and avoiding miscarriage.

Diagnosis of Miscarriage:

1. The doctor does a pelvic test, an ultrasound and blood tests to confirm a miscarriage
2. Blood tests are done to analyze the pregnancy hormone hCG. This is monitored regularly if miscarriage is suspected
3. Genetic tests, blood tests and medication are important in women who have a history of prior miscarriages
4. Pelvic ultrasound and hysterosalpingogram are tests which are done when there are repeated miscarriages
5. Test like hysteroscopy is also done. In this the doctor observes the inside of the uterus with a device which is thin and like a telescope. This is inserted in the vagina and cervix.
6. If the cervix is dilated, then the woman might be diagnosed with an incompetent cervix and this can be corrected by cerclage - a procedure done to close the cervix.
7. If the blood type of the pregnant woman is Rh negative, she is prescribed a blood product called Rh immune globulin (Rhogam). This prevents from forming antibodies which could turn to be harmful for the baby.

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Bleeding in Early Pregnancy: Diagnosing Miscarriage

Dr. Mohan Krishna Raut 91% (83 ratings)
MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, MBBS, DGO
Gynaecologist, Mumbai
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy: Diagnosing Miscarriage

Miscarriage is termed as the loss of the fetus in or before 20th week of pregnancy. Medically, miscarriage is known as spontaneous abortion, though the word spontaneous is more of a keyword as it is not an abortion.

Symptoms of Miscarriage
Miscarriage happens due to weakness, back pain, fever, abdominal pain along with severe cramps and bleeding, which starts from slow to heavy.

Cause of Miscarriage
Common cause of miscarriage is when the fetus is known to have fatal genetic problems and these are not related with the mother. The other causes are infection, medical problems like thyroid and diabetes, immune system rejection, hormonal imbalance, abnormalities of the uterus, and physical problems of the mother. If a woman is over 35 years of age, has thyroid and diabetes and had an miscarriage earlier then that woman is at a high risk of getting a miscarriage.

Sometimes a miscarriage might take place due to the cervical insufficiency. This is due to the weak cervix, also known as the incompetent cervix, which is unable to hold the pregnancy. A miscarriage in this condition usually occurs in the second trimester. Though there are a very few symptoms in this, but there might be a feeling of sudden pressure that the water is going to break and tissues from the placenta and fetus are released without any pain. This can however, be treated by a stitch in the cervix at 12 weeks. This stitch helps to hold the cervix until the full term is completed. If it is first pregnancy and cervical insufficiency is diagnosed, then also a stitch can be applied, thus resulting in full term and avoiding miscarriage.

Diagnosis of Miscarriage:

  • The doctor does a pelvic test, an ultrasound and blood tests to confirm a miscarriage
  • Blood tests are done to analyze the pregnancy hormone hCG. This is monitored regularly if miscarriage is suspected
  • Genetic tests, blood tests and medication are important in women who have a history of prior miscarriages
  • Pelvic ultrasound and hysterosalpingography are tests, which are done when there are repeated miscarriages
  • Test like hysteroscopy is also done. In this the doctor observes the inside of the uterus with a device, which is thin telescope like device. This is inserted in the vagina and cervix.
  • If the cervix is dilated, then the woman might be diagnosed with an incompetent cervix and this can be corrected by cerclage, a procedure done to close the cervix.
  • If the blood type of the pregnant woman is Rh negative, she is prescribed a blood product called Rh immune globulin (Rhogam). This prevents from forming, antibodies which could turn to be harmful for the baby.
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Retiform Hemangioendothelioma - All About It!

MBBS, MS - Gen Surgery
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon, Mumbai
Retiform Hemangioendothelioma - All About It!

Retiform Hemangioendothelioma is a low-grade tumour of the subcutaneous tissues and the skin. The condition is most commonly observed in young adults on the extremities. RH manifests as a subcutaneous nodule or a cutaneous plaque that is either asymptotic or causes local discomfort. 

RH typically occurs in the lower limbs, but recently, few cases have been reported with tumours in the penis, head, and trunk. 

Diagnosing Retiform Hemangioendothelioma - 

The only way to diagnose RH is to undergo a biopsy. It is histologically characterized by long arborizing vascular channels that are lined with hobnail endothelial cells. The vascular channels are arranged in a retiform pattern, which resembles rete testis. 

What is the treatment for this condition?

Treatment for Retiform Hemangioendothelioma is controversial.

Surgery is performed to remove the tissues after a thorough microscopic examination is done to study the manifestation of the disease. However, there is a high tendency for recurrence. Patients are advised to follow-up in the long-term. 

According to studies, radiation therapy has proved successful in two cases where the disease had spread to the lymph nodes. In one of the cases, the patient had lesions over mons pubis with lymph node metastases. Lymph node dissection was used to resect the lesion, and radiotherapy was provided as a post-operative procedure. 

In another case of unresectable RH, the patient was successfully treated with a low-dose of chemotherapy drug and moderate radiotherapy. As a result, the patient was seen remaining free from the disease at 36 months. 

Yet another treatment approach practised by doctors is immunotherapy - the mode of treatment uses the patient’s immune system to fight the disease. 

Therefore, as reports suggest, all three lines of treatment - radiation therapy, surgery, and a combination of both have produced mixed results. 

Retiform Hemangioendothelioma is a rare, low-grade cancerous tumour. It is essential that you distinguish it from its aggressive counterparts, such as angiosarcoma, as they differ markedly in their prognosis and behaviour. It is therefore important that you consult a specialist in this field of medical science, and get a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment on time.

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Dr. Jeevan Kopparad 89% (3330 ratings)
M.D (HOMEOPATHY), MBA (Healthcare)
Homeopath, Gulbarga
Psoriasis is an auto immune disease where our own antibodies attacks on our skin cells. If not treated, it may turn into psoriatic arthritis. Homeopathy has constitutional approach to treat psoriasis.
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मौसमी बुखार व उसमें उपयोगी आयुर्वेदिक काढा

Dr. Motilal Sharma 86% (50 ratings)
BAMS, CERTIFICATE COURSE IN KSHAR-SUTRA SURGERY , National Academy of Ayurveda, New Delhi
Ayurvedic Doctor, Jodhpur
मौसमी बुखार व उसमें उपयोगी आयुर्वेदिक काढा

दोस्तो अभी मौसम परिवर्तन के कारण शरीर मे भी क्रियात्मक परिवर्तन हो रहे है तो इसमे ये आयुर्वेदिक काढा उपयोगी सिद्ध होगा-
(वयस्क मात्रा)

  •  Tulasi ptte 7,
  • Sabt dhaniya sukha 1/2 tsf,
  • Chirayata 1/2 tsf,
  • 3 dane kali mirch, thodi adrk,
  • 1 gilas pani lekr dhimi aanch me ubalna
  • Jb
  • Pani 1/2 cup rh jaye
  • To
  • Usme thodi mishri mila kr chhan kr gunguna pi le fir odh kr so jaye.
  • Ye 7 ratri tk leve.
  • Kisi bhi type ka fever ho like-chiknguniya, dengu, viral. It is helpful in many of the cases.
     
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Allergy after taking meat

Dr. Amar Deep 93% (15311 ratings)
BHMS
Homeopath, Kolkata
Allergy after taking meat
If you are allergic to meat, your body considers meat to be a physical threat. The first time you have this response, your immune system makes specific immunoglobulin e (ige) antibodies to fight the threat off. These antibodies attached to immune cells throughout your body.
After that, each time you eat meat, the allergen binds to the ige antibodies and causes the cells to release massive amounts of histamine and other chemicals to try to protect you.
Depending on the tissue in which these antibodies are released, these chemicals will cause you to have symptoms that can range from mild to severe. A severe allergic reaction can include anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that must be treated immediately.
A bite from the lone star tick can cause people to develop an allergy to red meat, including beef and pork. This specific allergy is related to a carbohydrate called alpha-gal and is best diagnosed with a blood test. Although reactions to foods typically occur immediately, in the instance of allergic reactions to alpha-gal, symptoms often take several hours to develop. Owing to the significant delay between eating red meat and the appearance of an allergic reaction, it can be a challenge to connect the culprit foods to symptoms.

Myth- Infant formula is basically the same as breast milk

Dr. Sangita Malhotra 92% (360 ratings)
MS - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MBBS
Gynaecologist, Agra
Myth- Infant formula is basically the same as breast milk
Fact-infant formula isn't the same as breast milk. It' s not a living product, so it doesn't have the antibodies, living cells, enzymes or hormones that protect your baby from infections & diseases in childhood & also later in life.
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What are Probiotics?

Dr. Nishant 88% (126 ratings)
Diploma in Diabetology, CCT (Rheumatology & Internal Medicine), MD - Internal Medicine
General Physician, Noida
What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that resolve two crucial factors.

1) Boost Immunity: They help in production of antibodies and other substances that fight infections.

2) Digestion: They help in digestive disordes, gastro as well as other stomach related problems.
Yogurts, Probiotics fortified drinks and foods are the common sources.
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Allergies - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Of Them!

Dr. Mounika Kasam 90% (85 ratings)
MD - Homeopathy
Homeopathy Doctor, Hyderabad
Allergies - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Of Them!

Allergies, or allergic reactions, are common occurrences, which are caused by unnatural reactions between your body's immune system and foreign substances, which have gained access into the body. When these substances, known as allergens, enter your body, your immune system produces antibodies, which are responsible for warding off unwanted substances like harmful viruses or diseases and helping in the body's overall resistance.

However, when antibodies identify a particular allergen as harmful, when it really isn't, a reaction occurs which may lead to inflammation or infection of the skin, sinuses, the digestive tract and the respiratory tract, among others. Allergies usually differ from individual to individual and can vary from mild skin irritations to fatal life-threatening emergencies.

Symptoms
Symptoms of allergies depend upon a wide range of factors, which are subjective and vary from person to person and from allergen to allergen. Depending upon the type of allergen involved and the nature of the allergy, symptoms may include any of the following:

  1. Sneezing
  2. Running nose
  3. Severe itching
  4. Swollen or red and watery eyes
  5. Hives
  6. Rashes
  7. Facial swelling
  8. Wheezing
  9. Flaky skin which can peel off

These symptoms are common in mild to moderate allergies, such as atopic dermatitishay fever, drug or food allergies. There are certain rare cases (say, scorpion stings), however, in which the allergic reaction turns out to be potentially life-threatening. This type of reaction is known as anaphylaxis. Here are its signs and symptoms:

  1. Intense shortness of breath
  2. Lightheadedness
  3. Nausea and vomiting
  4. Loss of consciousness
  5. Skin rashes
  6. Weak pulse
  7. A significant drop in blood pressure

Causes
The main cause of allergy is the uncontrolled reaction between the immune system's antibodies and harmless allergens. Allergic reactions are triggered when antibodies, like histamine, come into contact with particular types of allergens. These may include:

  1. Airborne allergens: Pollen, mold, or dust mites
  2. Insect stings: Bee stings or scorpion stings
  3. Certain eatablesPeanuts or sea food
  4. Medications: Penicillin or penicillin-based antibiotics
  5. Latex: Latex or other substances,  which are responsible for causing allergic skin reactions
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Allergies - Causes Behind It!

Dr. Chandran Pappath Narayanan 91% (557 ratings)
BHMS, MD - Alternate Medicine, CMLD, Learning Disability
Homeopathy Doctor, Thrissur
Allergies - Causes Behind It!

Allergies, or allergic reactions, are common occurrences, which are caused by unnatural reactions between your body's immune system and foreign substances, which have gained access into the body. When these substances, known as allergens, enter your body, your immune system produces antibodies, which are responsible for warding off unwanted substances like harmful viruses or diseases and helping in the body's overall resistance.

However, when antibodies identify a particular allergen as harmful, when it really isn't, a reaction occurs which may lead to inflammation or infection of the skin, sinuses, the digestive tract and the respiratory tract, among others. Allergies usually differ from individual to individual and can vary from mild skin irritations to fatal life-threatening emergencies.

Symptoms
Symptoms of allergies depend upon a wide range of factors, which are subjective and vary from person to person and from allergen to allergen. Depending upon the type of allergen involved and the nature of the allergy, symptoms may include any of the following:

  1. Sneezing
  2. Running nose
  3. Severe itching
  4. Swollen or red and watery eyes
  5. Hives
  6. Rashes
  7. Facial swelling
  8. Wheezing
  9. Flaky skin which can peel off

These symptoms are common in mild to moderate allergies, such as atopic dermatitis, hay fever, drug or food allergies. There are certain rare cases (say, scorpion stings), however, in which the allergic reaction turns out to be potentially life-threatening. This type of reaction is known as anaphylaxis. Here are its signs and symptoms:

  1. Intense shortness of breath
  2. Lightheadedness
  3. Nausea and vomiting
  4. Loss of consciousness
  5. Skin rashes
  6. Weak pulse
  7. A significant drop in blood pressure

Causes
The main cause of allergy is the uncontrolled reaction between the immune system's antibodies and harmless allergens. Allergic reactions are triggered when antibodies, like histamine, come into contact with particular types of allergens. These may include:

  1. Airborne allergens: Pollen, mold, or dust mites
  2. Insect stings: Bee stings or scorpion stings
  3. Certain eatables: Peanuts or sea food
  4. Medications: Penicillin or penicillin-based antibiotics
  5. Latex: Latex or other substances,  which are responsible for causing allergic skin reactions. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Homeopath.
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