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(O30.9) Multiple gestation, unspecified
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844 690 in individuals diagnosis multiple gestation, unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis multiple gestation, unspecified is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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Men receive the diagnosis multiple gestation, unspecified
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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844 690
Women receive the diagnosis multiple gestation, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease multiple gestation, unspecified - Men aged 0 and Women aged 30-34
No Cases of the Disease Multiple gestation, unspecified identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 55-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 15-54
Disease Features multiple gestation, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Multiple gestation, unspecified - what does this mean
Multiple gestation, unspecified occurs when more than one fetus develops in the uterus at the same time, resulting in the birth of two or more babies. it can happen naturally due to the release of multiple eggs during ovulation, or it can be caused by fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization.
What happens during the disease - multiple gestation, unspecified
Multiple gestation is a condition in which two or more embryos or fetuses develop simultaneously in the same uterus. it is caused by the release of multiple eggs during ovulation, which can be fertilized by multiple sperm, resulting in the implantation of multiple embryos in the uterus. it can also be caused by the splitting of a single fertilized egg, resulting in identical twins or triplets.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed medical history from the patient.
- Perform a physical exam, including a pelvic exam.
- Order a blood test to measure hormone levels.
- Order an ultrasound to confirm multiple gestation.
- Order a fetal echocardiogram to check for fetal heart defects.
- Order additional tests, such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling, to diagnose genetic abnormalities.
- Consult with a specialist to discuss the diagnosis and treatment options.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the risk of complications associated with multiple gestation.
- Regular monitoring of the mother's health and the growth of the fetuses
- Regular ultrasounds to monitor the number of fetuses
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's blood pressure
- Regular tests for fetal anomalies
- Regular tests to measure the amount of amniotic fluid
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's sugar levels
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's weight
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's nutrition levels
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's oxygen levels
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's hormone levels
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's blood type
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's blood clotting
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's electrolyte levels
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's kidney function
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's liver function
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's cardiac function
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's respiratory function
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's immune system
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's thyroid function
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's urinary tract
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's mental health
- Regular tests to monitor the mother's emotional health
- Regular consultations with a doctor or midwife
- Regular consultations with an obstetrician
- Regular consultations with a nutritionist
- Regular consultations with a psychologist
- Regular consultations with an anaesthetist
- Regular consultations with a physiotherapist
- Regular consultations with a genetics specialist
- Regular consultations with a neonatologist
- Regular consultations with a social worker
- Regular consultations with a counsellor
- Regular physical activity
- Regular relaxation techniques
- Regular stress management techniques
- Regular healthy eating habits
- Regular adequate rest and sleep
- Regular avoidance of smoking and alcohol
- Regular avoidance of drugs and medications
- Regular avoidance of high-risk activities
- Regular avoidance of exposure to environmental toxins
- Regular avoidance of exposure to radiation
- Regular avoidance of exposure to X-rays
- Regular avoidance of exposure to ultrasound
- Regular avoidance of exposure to electromagnetic fields
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Multiple gestation, unspecified - Prevention
The best way to prevent multiple gestation is to avoid fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization, that increase the likelihood of multiple births. additionally, it is important to practice safe sex and use contraception to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancies. women should also talk to their healthcare provider about any risk factors that could increase the chances of a multiple gestation.