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Postpartum Hemorrhage

Excessive and uncontrolled bleeding after childbirth is called postpartum hemorrhage. The condition is rare and severe and usually happens between one day to twelve weeks after childbirth. Every 1 to 5 women in 100 women is affected by postpartum hemorrhage. The loss of tone in the uterine muscles, a bleeding disorder, and the placenta failing to come out entirely are some of the causes of postpartum bleeding. Postpartum hemorrhage can lead to extremely low blood pressure due to excessive vaginal bleeding.

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I have shortness of breath and anemia after giving birth. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have: Shortness of breath and ongoing anemia since giving birth. Bruising stomach, right arm and behind the chest. Painful legs. I am attaching files.  Read Full »

Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra

Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Shortness of breath can occur secondary to anemia postpartum and are interrelated. However, bruising of arm and stomach may indicate underlying coagulopathy or embolic phenomena secondary to deep vein thrombosis. On observations in the contrast CT scan attached as abov...  Read Full »

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