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Chapter-17 Minor Disorders in Pregnancy

BOOK TITLE: Essentials of Obstetrics

Author
1. Chandraharan Edwin
2. Raajkumar Sundararajah
ISBN
9788184489095
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11242_17
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
1. St. George’s Health care NHS Trust London, St. George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, London, St. George’s Hospital Medical School, London SW 17 ORE, St. George’s Hospital Medical School, London SW 17 0RE, St George’s Hospital Medical School, London, United Kigdom, St George’s, University of London, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, St George’s Hospital, Medical School London, London, United Kingdom, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London; St George's University of London, London; Tianjin Central Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, China
2. St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 ORE
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Abstract

Minor disorders of pregnancy are common. Anatomical, physiological, hormonal and biochemical changes that accompany the normal pregnant state are usually responsible for these disorders. They often cause anxiety or discomfort during pregnancy and do not generally result in adverse pregnancy outcome. Minor disorders in pregnancy do not often require any treatment. Majority of these disorders are self-limiting and are likely to resolve after delivery. Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of pregnancy, Constipation, heart burn, hemorrhoids, headaches, backache, varicose veins. For the vast majority of patients, explanation and reassurance, coupled with simple remedies may be all that are required in their management. However, it is important to exclude pathological causes that may present with similar symptoms and signs, thus mimicking these minor disorders. Failure to do so may result in maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.

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