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Ovarian Cancer – Early Symptoms?

Comments: 0November 29th, 2010 by admin



Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women. It has been known for a long time as the “silent killer”. It earned this name because of the supposed lack of symptoms when cancer of the ovary is in early stages, when it is still highly curable. Recent evidence suggests that early symptoms are often present but overlooked.

There are approximately 22,000 new cases, and over 15,000 deaths from ovarian cancer yearly. Most, but not all, cases of ovarian cancer occur in the post-menopausal years. In three out of four patients, cancer of the ovary is usually discovered during late stages when it has spread inside the abdomen to other organs. At that point, the cure rates are low. Symptoms may include abdominal bloating or pain, feeling full early, or pelvic pressure.

Unfortunately, early stage cancer may not cause many symptoms, or they may be vague and overlooked. Over the past five years, research has shown that some of these symptoms may actually occur earlier and are simply ignored by either the patient or the physician. The trouble is that these general symptoms are most often not related to cancer and are simply intestinal disturbances due to something you ate or a viral infection. If you have abdominal or pelvic symptoms that are new, seem unusual, persist for several weeks, or are worsening, tell your doctor. This is especially important if you have a family history of cancer, especially breast or ovarian cancer.

What happens after you talk with and are examined by your doctor depends upon what is found and your age. It may be necessary to undergo ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) or other imaging studies as well as the CA-125 blood test.

Unfortunately good screening tools are lacking, but the next best thing is early diagnosis. Knowing your body and answering its call to action is very important. Equally important is to insist that your symptoms are explained fully by appropriate examination and testing. If not, it may be time for a second opinion with a gynecologist or gynecologic oncologist.

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Premature Labor Signs and Symptoms, Prevention and Care

Comments: 0September 1st, 2010 by admin



Premature labor is also called as preterm labor. Onset of labor after 28 weeks but before 37 weeks is called as Preterm labor. The infant will weigh less than five and a half pounds at birth as it is a premature labor.

The percentage of preterm labor is around 5-10% this is the rough approximate. It can be caused by various factors. Idiopathic is known as spontaneous preterm labor.

- Age: less than 18 yrs and greater than 40 yrs.
- Low socio economic status: Maternal and paternal education levels both father and mother if well educated can take care during pregnancy.
- Behavioral Factors: Smoking, tobacco chewing, cocaine, poor nutrition and mental stress
- Medical Factors: anemia, liver disease, asthma, PIH, renal disease, cardiac disease, TB, hyperthyroidism etc.
- If your blood sugar is high, it leads to an increase in the fluid content of your amniotic sac and eventually premature labor pain may set in.
- Obstetric risk factors: Past history of previous preterm labor. If you’ve a past history of, there’s a slightly higher chance of you having another premature birth, second trimester abortion, h/o recurrent abortion, cervical trauma.
- Infections: acute appendicitis, gastroenteritis, bacterial vaginosis, Intrauterine infection by viruses, protozoa.
- Miscellaneous factors: Trauma during any fall or accident, drugs such as quinine.

Signs And Symptoms Known As Warning Signals:

The signs and symptoms will be almost same as normal labor; in case of a preterm labor you may experience a low back pain with or without contractions

Some other signs which a woman can observe herself while the onset of a preterm labor are:

1. Menstrual like cramps
2. Low dull backache
3. Abdominal cramps
4. Feeling of pelvic pressure or heaviness in vagina
5. Increase/change in vaginal discharge: bloody or mucoid
6. Fluid leaking per vagina

Although these signals are not so specific pregnant should never avoid such symptoms as you should be given immediate care as soon as these symptoms are confirms as the warning signals of a preterm labor so you should visit the hospital as soon as you notice these!

General Prevention of a Preterm Labor

1. Improve your lifestyle
2. Be physically active
3. You should have proper knowledge about the pregnancy i.e. should always take pre-pregnancy counseling
4. Always go for a routine medical check up!

Natural Prevention

Looking after yourself can help reduce your risk of having a premature baby you should avoid chewing tobacco, alcohol consumption, stop smoking.

Diet: you should be very strict about your diet. Follow a sugar-free diet to keep your blood sugar in control. If you are on insulin, get your blood sugar level checked at least three times a day.

Maintain your blood pressure: maintain your blood pressure by regularly visiting your doctor and keeping a record at home! This really helps!

- Limit sodium (salt) in your diet do not eat salt more than required as it increases the blood pressure.
- Don’t smoke. Smoking has a serious side effect!
- Avoid high alcohol consumption
- Maintain an appropriate body weight because both high and log weight can cause preterm labor.

Lower the stress levels by nay of the below means -

1. Breathing exercises
2. Meditation
3. Eat properly
4. Popper exercise
5. Improve your dietary habits have green vegetables, fresh fruits proper nutrition and a good balanced diet

Medical Care

The doctor will react to the first signs of premature labor by ordering strict bed rest and a drip to maintain the fluid balance.

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