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Stomach ache - what should I do?
Patient complaints of abdominal pain are the most frequent in the practice of general practitioners, gastroenterologists, general surgeons, coloproctologists, gynecologists, and urologists. Many patients ignore episodic abdominal pain and self–medicate with over-the-counter medications widely advertised in the media, however, some types of abdominal pain are the causes of serious illnesses and require urgent medical care, often in specialized hospitals.
Causes of...
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To prevent possible eye complications during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, it is necessary to check in advance whether everything is in order with the eyes of a pregnant woman.
10-14 weeks of pregnancy is the optimal period for the first visit to an ophthalmologist. Moreover, it is necessary to do this for all expectant mothers, regardless of the presence or absence of complaints or vision problems.
In addition to the usual check, the central and peripheral zones of the fundus...
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Every woman knows that as soon as pregnancy begins, you need to consult a gynecologist and register. The obstetrician-gynecologist will send you for tests and medical examination by specialist doctors, including an ophthalmologist.
During pregnancy, hormonal changes occur throughout the body, the consequences of which are difficult to predict. As a rule, the most vulnerable organs, including the eyes, fall under the negative influence of these factors. Therefore, it is very important for pregnant...
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To prevent possible eye complications during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, it is necessary to check in advance whether everything is in order with the eyes of a pregnant woman.
10-14 weeks of pregnancy is the optimal period for the first visit to an ophthalmologist. Moreover, it is necessary to do this for all expectant mothers, regardless of the presence or absence of complaints or vision problems.
In addition to the usual check, the central and peripheral zones of the fundus...
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There are benign, malignant, and borderline tumors in the ovaries. Benign tumors usually do not transform into malignant ones, but they can cause pain and torsion of the ovarian vessels, and in some cases they can occur without symptoms at all. Malignant tumors often behave aggressively, progress rapidly and metastasize. They require complex treatment, such as radical surgery and chemotherapy before and/or after surgery. Borderline tumors among ovarian neoplasms occupy a special place – the name...
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Ovarian cysts
are a widespread disease in women of childbearing age. At the same time, 30% of cases of cyst formation are diagnosed in patients with a regular menstrual cycle and 50% with a disrupted one. During menopause, the disease can occur in 6% of women.
Types of ovarian cysts
By their nature, cysts are divided into functional and organic. The first ones are temporary and are formed due to a minor malfunction of the ovary. A functional cyst is usually treated with oral hormonal drugs and self-destructs...
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Breast cancer
and
ovarian cancer
is a topic of concern to many women. This is due to the fact that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. With a life expectancy of up to 80 years, the risk of developing breast cancer is 12.5%, meaning one in eight women gets it.
Approximately 10% of the total number of breast cancers are hereditary and are associated with certain genes. The normal functioning of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes prevents the development of breast cancer and ovarian cancer...
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Several natural births or even just one birth, but with a large child, can provoke a woman
genital prolapse
- a condition, in which the female genital organs (cervix, uterus), as well as the bladder and
the rectum
falls out into the vagina or beyond.
One of the common causes of genital prolapse in women is trauma during childbirth, when the strengthening ligaments of the pelvic floor are torn during the passage of the child through the birth canal. As a result, the pelvic organs become unable...
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If there is no treatment or a late diagnosis of AMD, pregnancy can cause a rupture of the tube. Severe intra-abdominal bleeding will occur, which can be life-threatening. Previously, heavy bleeding was the decisive factor in making a diagnosis, and the decision on surgery was made urgently.
Currently, this risk still exists, but with the development of biological and ultrasound technologies, the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is possible at an early stage, which allows for less aggressive treatment...
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Urination diary
The urination diary is a simple table that the patient fills out independently, which takes into account: the amount of liquid consumed, the frequency and volume of urination, the presence of imperative urges and episodes of urinary incontinence. At the same time, as a rule, patients additionally take into account the volume of liquid consumed during the day. The urination diary allows you to give an objective assessment of the patient's symptoms. Its completion is necessary for a...
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Irina Vasilyeva, Head of the EMC Mammology Center, answered questions on the topic of mastopathy.
What is mastopathy? What is its danger to women's health?
In my opinion, the term "mastopathy" is somewhat outdated. Previously, any pathology of the breast was called mastopathy. And still every second woman is sure that mastopathy is a diagnosis, which, of course, is not correct.
In fact, this concept hides a set of symptoms that bother a woman. It can be breast swelling, discomfort, soreness...
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Patients often ask questions about methods of contraception after childbirth, their necessity and safety for the health of the expectant mother and her baby.
First of all, it is important to note that you can resume sexual intercourse 2 months after giving birth, after a routine examination by a gynecologist. And if you are not planning a new pregnancy in the near future, it is necessary to protect yourself, especially since today there are many methods of contraception that can be adapted to the...
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The first point of the future mother's vacation program should be a visit to a gynecologist. It's really necessary! There are a number of serious contraindications for which travel is not recommended, regardless of the duration of pregnancy. These include: pulling pains in the lower abdomen and lower back, spotting from the vagina, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, multiple miscarriages in the anamnesis, as well as severe toxicosis and hypoxia.
You should not go on a trip if the placenta is...
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