Missed abortion (silent miscarriage)

Missed abortion (silent miscarriage) Definition- When the fetus is dead and retained inside the uterus for a variable period, it is called missed abortion or silent miscarriage or early fetal demise. Pathology: the cause of prolonged retention of the dead fetus in the uterus is not clear. Beyond 12 weeks, the retained fetus becomes macerated or mummified. The liquor amnii

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Septic abortion

Septic abortion Definition: Any abortion associated with clinical evidence of infection of the uterus and its contents, is called septic abortion. Although criteriavary, abortion is usually considered septic when there are: (1) rise of temperature of at least 100.4°F (38˚C) for 24 hours or more; (2) offensive or purulent vaginal discharge and (3) other evidences of pelvic infection such as

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Recurrent miscarriage (abortion)

RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE Definition:  Recurrent miscarriage (abortion) is defined as a  sequence of three or more consecutive spontaneous miscarriages. Some however, consider two or more as a standard. It may be primary or secondary (having previous viable birth). A woman procuring three consecutive induced abortion is not a habitual aborter. Incidence: This distressing problem is affecting approximately 1% of all women

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Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (MTP)

Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (MTP) Indications:   If the continuation of pregnancy would involve serious risk of life or grave injury to the physical and mental health of the pregnant women. To save life of mother. Social indications: If the pregnancy caused due to failure of contraception or rape etc… Eugenic: Substantial risk of the child being born with serious physical and mental

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Treating Schizophrenia: How to treat Schizophrenia

Treating Schizophrenia: How to treat Schizophrenia  Pharmacotherapy An acute episode of schizophrenia typically responds to treatment with classic antipsychotic agents, which are most effective in its treatment. Some commonly used drugs include: Chlorpromazine: 300-1500 mg/day PO; 50-100 mg/day IM Fluphenazine decanoate: 25-50 mg IM every 1-3 weeks Haloperidol: 5-100 mg/day PO; 5-20 mg/day IM Trifluoperazine: 15-60 mg/day PO; 1-5 mg/day

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Schizophrenia Types | Subtypes of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Types  and Subtypes: Clinical Types Schizophrenia can be classified into the following subtypes: 1. Paranoid 2. Hebephrenic (disorganized) 3. Catatonic 4. Residual 5. Undifferentiated 6. Simple 7. Post- schizophrenic depression Paranoid Schizophrenia The word ‘paranoid’ means ‘delusional’. Paranoid schizophrenia is at present the most common form of schizophrenia. It is characterized by the following features (in addition to the

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Signs of Schizophrenia | Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Schneider’s First-Rank Symptoms of Schizophrenia (SFRS) Kurt Schneider proposed the first rank symptoms of schizophrenia in 1959. The presence of even one of these symptoms is considered to be strongly suggestive of schizophrenia. They include: Hearing one’s thoughts spoken aloud (audible thoughts or thought echo). Hallucinatory voices in the form of statement and reply (the

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Definition of Schizophrenia | Etiology of schizophrenia

Definition of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a psychotic condition characterized by a disturbance in thinking, emotions, volitions and faculties in the presence of clear consciousness, which usually leads to social withdrawal. The word “Schizophrenia” was coined in 1908 by the Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler. It is derived from the Greek words skhizo (split) and phren (mind). In ICD10, schizophrenia is classified

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Mental Health Disorders List | Types of Mental Disorders

Types of Mental Disorders in children: Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Are Real.. Young people can have mental, emotional, and behavioral problems that are real, painful, and costly. These problems, often called “disorders,” are sources of stress for children and their families, schools, and communities. It is estimated that as many as one in five children and adolescents may have

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