Gestational diabetes mellitus occurs with the onset of pregnancy and is characterized by the inability of the pregnant patient to tolerate glucose. Patients who develop gestational diabetes may develop diabetes later in life. …
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Gestational hypertension formerly known as pregnancy-induced hypertension, refers to hypertension occurring for the first time during pregnancy. Diagnosis of gestational hypertension requires a blood pressure that is greater than or equal to 140/90…
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Preeclampsia is a condition characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and swelling of the hands and face that occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Also Read: Anaemia in Pregnancy –…
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Anaemia has long been recognized as a major public health problem especially in developing countries like India. During pregnancy, level of haemoglobin below 11 gms/dl, is labelled as anaemia.(Before women were pregnant, they…
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Pregnancy usually lasts about 40-41 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period to your due date. During pregnancy and childbirth, you may see and hear lots of different medical terms….
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Your lymphatic system collects and filters fluid from your body and returns it to your blood stream. The lymphatic system plays an important role in your immune function. It is made up of…
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There are a number of medical conditions as well as voice use patterns that can lead to voice problems. The most common causes of hoarseness and voice problems are as discussed below. If…
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Pregnancy occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg after it is released from the ovary (ovulation). Ovulation occurs at the midpoint of menstrual cycle, and results in the egg’s migration into one of…
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Eating well before and during pregnancy gives your baby a good start in life. Healthy eating for pregnancy is no different from at any other time of your life. There is no need…
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The thyroid diseases hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are relatively common in pregnancy and important to treat. The thyroid is an organ located in the front of neck that releases hormones that regulate metabolism (the…
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