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(O62.4) Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions
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2 360 770 in individuals diagnosis hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions confirmed
509 deaths with diagnosis hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions
Diagnosis hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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2 360 770
Women receive the diagnosis hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions
509 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions - Men aged 0 and Women aged 25-29
No Cases of the Disease Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 55-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-54
Disease Features hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions
Absence or low individual and public risk
Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions - what does this mean
Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions occur when the uterine muscles contract too strongly, too frequently, and for too long, leading to inadequate blood flow to the uterus and placenta. this can cause insufficient oxygen and nutrients to reach the baby, resulting in fetal distress and potential delivery complications.
What happens during the disease - hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions
Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions are caused by an imbalance of the hormones oxytocin and prostaglandins, which are responsible for the regulation of uterine contractions. this imbalance can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, infection, or an underlying medical condition. this can lead to the uterus contracting for an extended period of time, with the contractions being too strong or not coordinated enough to effectively expel the fetus.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform physical examination of uterus
- Perform ultrasound to assess fetal position and uterine activity
- Monitor fetal heart rate
- Measure uterine activity using a tocodynamometer
- Assess the cervix for effacement and dilation
- Perform laboratory tests to assess for infection
- Administer oxytocin to stimulate uterine contractions
- Administer magnesium sulfate to stop preterm labor
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions.
- Administer intravenous oxytocin.
- Administer intravenous magnesium sulfate.
- Administer intravenous calcium gluconate.
- Administer intravenous terbutaline.
- Administer oral terbutaline.
- Administer oral nifedipine.
- Administer intramuscular meperidine.
- Administer intramuscular ketorolac.
- Administer intramuscular promethazine.
- Perform uterine massage.
- Perform amnioinfusion.
- Perform epidural anesthesia.
- Perform spinal anesthesia.
- Perform general anesthesia.
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions - Prevention
Prevention of hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions can be achieved through proper prenatal care and monitoring of the mother's health during pregnancy, including monitoring of the baby's growth and development. additionally, avoiding excess stress and getting adequate rest during pregnancy may help to reduce the risk of uterine contractions.