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Everything To Know About Ectopic Pregnancy

Fertilization of an egg is the event that marks the beginning of a pregnancy. Normally, the fertilized egg sticks to the uterine lining (lining of the uterus). When a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus, it is called an ectopic pregnancy. When a fertilized egg implants in a part of the body (other than the uterus) that can’t support its growth, this is what happens. The fallopian tube is frequently the site of an ectopic pregnancy (a pair of structures that connect the ovaries and uterus). Ectopic pregnancy can even occur on the ovary or in the abdominal cavity in rare situations.

There are a few different types of ectopic pregnancy.

When the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube, it is called a tubal pregnancy. Tubal pregnancies are the most frequent type of ectopic pregnancy, accounting for the majority of ectopic pregnancies. The type of tubal pregnancy can be further differentiated based on where the pregnancy develops inside the fallopian tube.

Nearly 2% of all ectopic pregnancies develop in other parts of the body, such as the ovary, cervix or intra-abdominal region.

In some rare circumstances, one fertilised egg implants inside the uterus while the other implants outside. Because of the painful nature of ectopic pregnancy, it is frequently identified before intrauterine pregnancy. The pregnancy inside the womb may still be viable if human chorionic gonadotropin levels continue to rise after the ectopic embryo has been removed.

Causes of ectopic pregnancy

The fertilized egg was unable to migrate down the fallopian tube rapidly enough, resulting in an ectopic pregnancy. A tube might become partially or totally blocked as a result of an infection or inflammation. Inflammation of the pelvis is a common cause of ectopic pregnancy.

Endometriosis is another common cause of tube blockage. This occurs when cells like those in the uterine lining develop outside the uterus also. The cells have the potential to develop inside the fallopian tube and restrict the normal passage of the fertilized eggs. The tube can potentially be blocked by scar tissue from earlier abdominal surgery or fallopian tube surgery.

Some more causes of ectopic pregnancy are:

Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy

At first, you may not notice any ectopic pregnancy symptoms. Some women with an ectopic pregnancy, on the other hand, experience the typical early signs and symptoms of pregnancy, such as missed periods, breast soreness and nausea. The following signs of ectopic pregnancy become more clear as the fetus keeps growing in the wrong place in the body.

Treatment for ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy treatment may vary depending on the location of the ectopic pregnancy. This should be considered an emergency and a gynaecologist should be consulted immediately.

Your doctor may prescribe various medications that could prevent the ectopic mass from bursting. A common medication for this is a medicine that stops the growth of rapidly developing cells. When effective, this medication causes similar symptoms to those of a miscarriage, such as cramping, bleeding and passing of tissue.

The embryo should be removed and any internal damage repaired, according to many surgeons. A laparotomy is a medical term for this surgery. To ensure that they can view their job, your doctor will insert a small camera through a small incision. The embryo is then removed and any damage to the fallopian tube is repaired.

Life-threatening complications

If the fertilized egg continues to grow in the fallopian tube, it can cause the tube to rupture. There is a risk of heavy bleeding. Symptoms of this life-threatening event include severe pain in the abdominal region, extreme lightheadedness, fainting and shock.

Conclusion

The majority of women who experience ectopic pregnancies can have healthy pregnancies in future. The egg can be fertilized normally if both fallopian tubes or even just one, are still intact. If you have a pre-existing reproductive condition, however, it may damage your future fertility and raise your risk of ectopic pregnancy. This is especially true if the preexisting reproductive issue has resulted in ectopic pregnancy in the past. The best you can do is to consult a gynaecologist and clear all your doubts.

Also Read: How To Wash Out Sperm To Prevent Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Contraception Guide

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Affordable Health Care Changed Lives : Dharavi Files

When you have dealt with half a century of your life, handling a wife suffering from a mental disorder and a small home to manage, medical bills we believe shouldn’t be something chaining the life down. Hear us for a warm tale of how PharmEasy is helping by being the medicine delivery partner and easing the pain caused by heavy medical bills and how affordable health care changed lives.Government hospitals come to the rescue for many, especially for those who don’t have pockets for a comfortable and expensive medical treatment. However, medicine expenditure can be a limitation which we, here at PharmEasy, are trying to ease in whatever little contribution we can.Hasmukharji Wala’s wife has been a patient with a brain disorder over the past few years. Lately, thyroid disorder has taken over her physical health as well, with mandatory monthly medical expenditures required of up to Rs 1500.Just as our other stories, this sum may come across as tiny for a lot of us reading this story but in the life of a lower middle-class household, this is close to 10-20% of the monthly income. At one of our camps, we explained to him how he could make life somewhat simpler and financially viable. We made him do a one-time download of the PharmEasy App on mobile, order medicines and get discount of 18% on the MRP, as well as free delivery at your doorstep, leaving out precious time that can otherwise be spent with your family and in more gratifying ways.We believe that good things happen to everyone. We at PharmEasy try our best to help those in need. Don’t let things like medical bills bring your fighting spirit down. Affordable health care changed lives once and will continue to do so. Let us take care of you!Disclaimer:  The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

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5 Ways To Ensure Safety And Care In Patients

9th December is chosen as the day to commemorate World Patient Safety Day. This year on WPS Day, the focus is on spreading awareness about unsafe healthcare. As per the WHO Report, one in every 10 patients across the world get affected by unsafe healthcare practices. Therefore, on this day, the purpose is to show support and commitment towards solving and tackling these issues and to make patient safety a priority.

Patient safety day while the issue is prevalent in both developed as well as developing countries, let us make ourselves aware of patient safety. Here are 5 basic ways to ensure patient safety and care:

Hand Hygiene

Research shows that effective hand hygiene improves knowledge of when to clean and how to clean. Hospitals have to ensure that alcohol-based rub and gloves are available at the bedside, and guarantee that compliance is monitored continuously. The safety of a patient should be the at most priority. The last thing anyone wants is to lead way for infections to arise due to negligence.

Checklist

Make sure to double, triple check the check-ups and surgical rounds and procedure involved in the treatment process. There have been many cases where the patient has been admitted for an illness and is treated for something else. The most well-known surgical safety checklist is the one devised in 2008 by World Health Organisation (WHO), which cuts mortality rates from 1.5% to 0.8% at sites in industrialized nations and developing countries. The checklist also helped reduce the surgical complications rate from 11% to 7% over six months involving nearly 4,000 procedures. So as doctors, be extra wary of your patient’s medical safety.

Avoid abbreviations

Abbreviations although saves time and gets things done quickly, it can lead to a lot of confusion. Avoid using abbreviations. About 15,000 medication errors a year have been linked to using abbreviations such as ”u” for ”unit” and ”o.d.” instead of ”once daily.” So don’t let something as small as mixing up of name result in the loss of a life. Implementation of computerized physician order entry systems also can help eliminate the vestiges of this problem.

There are international patient safety goals which are Identify patient correctly
1. Improve effective communication
2. Prevent medication errors
3. Ensure safe surgery
4. Reduce risk of healthcare associated infections
5. Reduce risk of patient harm from fall

Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD

Rapid Response System

You need to build teams in such a way that they will work together in ensuring to implement team strategies and tools to enhance performance and patient safety. Effective team communication and materials can be tailored to any health care setting, from emergency departments to ambulatory clinics. This will ensure quick response to deal with a crisis.

Prevent healthcare-associated pressure ulcers, identify and reduce the risk of suicide, Conduct a pre-procedure verification process are some of the other patient safety goals followed universally

Dr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D.

Promote reporting

There is an increase in the amount of public interest with regards to patient safety. If there has been a case of mishap, it needs to be reported no matter what. This can be the only way to learn from mistakes and prevent recurrence. Such incidences should be well defined and easy to access. This will ensure that the National and state will learn and work more efficiently and carefully for patient safety.

The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.

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