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Why Your Doctor Might Suggest a Laparoscopic Cervical Cerclage?

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If you’re pregnant and at risk of having an early miscarriage, your doctor may suggest that you have cervical cerclage surgery. You may also hear it called cervical stitch or cerclage. But what is cervical cerclage? Why might your doctor recommend it? And how will this surgery affect your pregnancy? This article will give you all the clear insights and answers of these questions What is a Laparoscopic Cervical Cerclage? A laparoscopic cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure that places sutures around the cervix to help support it while it heals. It can be done through an incision in the abdomen or through the vagina, depending on your preference. The surgery takes about an hour and will require you to spend one night in the hospital, so your doctor might suggest this if you're pregnant with twins or if you've had heavy vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. A laparoscopic cervical cerclage is usually done when there's something wrong with the cervix that requires immediate me...

How to manage your Cellulitis skin condition at home?

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So you’ve been told that you have Cellulitis, what now? Obviously you want to get rid of the pain and inflammation but you also need to know how to manage your Cellulitis skin condition at home. Follow these steps to be well on your way to recovery without having to visit the doctor or hospital. What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a type of infection that can happen on the skin. This can lead to painful swelling and redness, which may be accompanied by fever and chills. Cellulitis typically starts with a break in the skin, such as a scratch or cut. A cellulite infection can also form when someone has an underlying medical condition or takes certain medications that weaken their immune system.  If you are having these symptoms and you have had them for more than two weeks without relief, then make an appointment with your doctor immediately. Your doctor will be able to diagnose the cause of your cellulites and prescribe a treatment plan tailored specifically for you. Causes of celluli...

Urine Leakage: Causes and Management

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There are many challenges that women experience while they are pregnant. For example, they may find that their urine leakage symptoms worsen during pregnancy, which can be uncomfortable and embarrassing to deal with day after day. If you’re dealing with this during your pregnancy, don’t worry—you’re not alone! Here are some tips on how to manage urine leakage every day and still feel confident throughout your pregnancy and after it ends, too! Introduction People of all ages are susceptible to the widespread disorder known as urinary incontinence. It's estimated that the condition affects around four million people in the United States, with women being more likely to experience urinary leakage than men. Some common causes of urinary leakage include childbirth, obesity, infection, neurological disorders, diabetes and medications. When an individual experiences any symptom of urinary incontinence such as a sudden urge to urinate or leakage of urine during coughing or sneezing or othe...

The PTCA Procedure: Restoring Blood Flow to Blocked Coronary Arteries

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PTCA, or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, is an invasive procedure to open blocked arteries in the heart that has become more and more common since it was first introduced in the mid-1980s. It involves inserting a wire into the arteries of the heart, where it then expands to push away blockages and restore blood flow to the heart muscle.  The PTCA procedure has increased in popularity because it can help reduce the severity of angina and other symptoms caused by coronary artery disease while also preventing heart attacks and strokes from occurring. Introduction An important part of the heart's circulatory system is the coronary artery, which supplies oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. If a coronary artery becomes blocked, either by a clot or atherosclerosis, it can lead to chest pain and potentially even death. There are two ways that a blocked artery can be unblocked: stent placement or angioplasty with balloon dilation (PTCA). Stents are small metal scaffolds t...