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Illnesses during pregnancy:
Causes, symptoms & help
Lyme disease during pregnancy
The spring and summer season is a time for walks in nature. Besides the beautiful surroundings, all kinds of creatures await us there, including, unfortunately, ticks, which can transmit dangerous diseases. Among them, Lyme disease is the most frequently mentioned. How is Lyme disease treated during pregnancy?
Neutrophils during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of regular blood tests for the expectant mother. During monthly morphology, different types of blood cells are examined, including neutrophil granulocytes. Sometimes their levels are elevated and worry pregnant women. What does a neutrophil level in pregnancy mean?
Fetal hypotrophy
During the ultrasound examination, the estimated weight of the baby is determined, among other things. This allows the gynaecologist to assess whether the foetus is growing properly for the given gestational age. If growth is restricted, hypotrophy is present. Find out what the difference is between early and late hypotrophy and how you should proceed with such a diagnosis.
Cytological examination during pregnancy
Pregnancy does not exempt a woman from screening examinations. This includes the cytological examination, which is recommended and must be performed on every expectant mother. When is the best time for a cytological examination and how should the results be interpreted?
Breast ultrasound during pregnancy
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. It is a myth that pregnant women are not affected by it. Therefore, a very important examination that every expectant mother should have is the breast ultrasound. Find out what the examination looks like and where the myths about breast ultrasound in pregnancy come from.
Sinusitis during pregnancy
Sinusitis can really make life difficult for pregnant women. The unpleasant symptoms last for a long time or recur for many expectant mothers. Learn what the symptoms of inflammation are and how sinusitis can be treated during pregnancy.
Threatened miscarriage
Many women in early pregnancy fear miscarriage. Statistically, one in four women suffers a miscarriage. However, a threatened miscarriage is a special form of miscarriage that offers a chance for the further normal development of the pregnancy. How does this differ from a miscarriage? What are the symptoms of a threatened miscarriage?
Spotting in early pregnancy
The first weeks of pregnancy are extremely stressful for most pregnant women. This is mainly due to the risk of miscarriage, which is highest in the first trimester. For this reason, any spotting in early pregnancy is worrying and a common reason for a visit to the gynaecological emergency room. Find out what spotting in the first weeks of pregnancy can mean.
Hyperthyroidism during pregnancy
Every pregnant woman should have her thyrotropin (TSH) level tested at the beginning of pregnancy. This is a hormone whose abnormal levels can indicate thyroid dysfunction. One possible disease of the thyroid gland during pregnancy is hyperthyroidism. What are the causes and symptoms of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy?