pregnancy

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what are some signs of pregnancy?



Reply from MikeBrWade User Rating:  120 Knowledge Tokens
The following are complaints that may occur during pregnancy:

Back pain. A particularly common complaint in the third trimester when the patient's center of gravity has shifted.
Constipation. A complaint that is caused by decreased bowel motility secondary to elevated progesterone (normal in pregnancy), which can lead to greater absorption of water.
Braxton Hicks contractions. Occasional, irregular, painless contractions that occur several times per day.
Edema. Common complaint in advancing pregnancy. Caused by compression of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and pelvic veins by the uterus leads to increased hydrostatic pressure in lower extremities.
Regurgitation, heartburn and nausea. Common complaints that may be caused by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); this is determined by relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and increased transit time in the stomach (normal in pregnancy). About 1% of pregnant women will suffer from excessive vomiting in pregnancy called hyperemesis gravidarum, in which the lack of foods, fluids and nutrients can be harmful to the baby. [58]
Haemorrhoids. Complaint that is often noted in advancing pregnancy. Caused by increased venous stasis and IVC compression leading to congestion in venous system along with increased abdominal pressure secondary to the pregnant space-occupying uterus and constipation.
Pelvic girdle pain. A common complaint is pain, instability or dysfunction of the symphysis pubis and/or sacroiliac joints resulting from either excess strain or injury (such as Diastasis symphysis pubis) during the course of the pregnancy or birthing process.
Increased urinary frequency. A common complaint referred by the gravida that is caused by increased intravascular volume, elevated GFR (glomerular filtration rate), and compression of the bladder by the expanding uterus.
Varicose veins. Common complaint caused by relaxation of the venous smooth muscle and increased intravascular pressure.
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Comment from RoamingInsomniac User Rating:  2070 Knowledge Tokens
Usually, to begin with the Best sign of pregnancy is a missed period. That's when you can test to see if you are pregnant.


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