Comparison between medical and surgicl abortion
The
medical abortion is carried out by using medications like mifepristone,
misoprostol. It is done in early
pregnancy of less than 8 weeks. Surgical abortion involves removal of products of conception either by vaccum aspiration or by a method called D and C (Dilatationand curretage)
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Things to avoid during pregnancy
There are certain things which has to be completely avoided during
pregnancy like alcohol,
smoking, drugs. These can lead to deformities in the child. Hence better avoid it.
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Ultrasound during pregnancy
In
ultrasound pictures are formed using sound waves. A machine sends sound waves through the body, which are then reflected back and converted into an image that is visible on a screen.
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Premenstrual syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome is a condition which affects many women during the one or two weeks before
menstruation begins. It is characterised by troublesome but usually harmless symptoms including breast tenderness, mood swings, bloating,
depression and
backache.
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Diet therapy in hepatitis
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Causes of maternal deaths
Maternal deaths are very common in pregnany. The most common cause for maternal death is hemorrhage during post partum,
anemia. The othere causes being obstructed labor,
high blood pressure during
pregnancy, It can be prevented by various preventive measures.
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Diet in Hypertension
Hypertension, commonly referred to as
high blood pressure is a condition where the blood pressure is elevated.Diet in hypertensive pateints should be low salt diet, low fat diet.
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Psoriasis A Skin Disease
Psoriasis is a noncontagious noncurable common long term skin condition that causes rapid skin cell reproduction resulting in red, itchy, dry patches and thick silvery scales of thickened skin. The dry flakes and skin scales are thought to result from the rapid buildup of skin cells. Psoriasis commonly affects the skin of the elbows, knees, and
scalp. Sometimes psoriasis may clear for years and stay in remission. Some have worsening of their symptoms in the colder winter months. Many show improvement in warmer climates, or with increased sunlight exposure. Patients with more
severe psoriasis may have social embarrassment, job
stress, emotional distress, and other personal issues because of the appearance of their skin.
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Amniotic Band Syndrome
It is also called as constriction band syndrome. It is set of congenital birth defects caused by entrapment of fetal parts usually a limb or digits in fibrous amniotic bands while in the
uterus.
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Allergic Rhinitis 1
Hay fever, also called
allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, congestion,
sneezing and sinus pressure. But unlike a cold, hay fever isn't caused by a virus ? it's caused by an
allergic response to indoor or outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites or pet dander. Some people have hay fever year-round. For others, hay fever gets worse at certain times of the year, usually in the spring, summer or fall. One of the most common allergic conditions, hay fever affects about one in five people.
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