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(O87.9) Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
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29 297 in individuals diagnosis venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified confirmed
1 418 deaths with diagnosis venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
5% mortality rate associated with the disease venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
Diagnosis venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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Men receive the diagnosis venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
1 418 (4.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified - Men aged 0 and Women aged 30-34
No Cases of the Disease Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 50-54, 60-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-49, 55-59
Disease Features venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified - what does this mean
Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified is a condition that occurs when there is an obstruction of the veins in the lower parts of the body, usually the legs, during the postpartum period. this can lead to increased pressure in the veins, which can cause a number of symptoms such as pain, swelling, and discoloration of the skin. if left untreated, it can lead to more serious complications such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
What happens during the disease - venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
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Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Exam – checking for swelling, discoloration, tenderness, and other signs of inflammation.
- Ultrasound – to look for signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and for any blockages in the veins.
- CT scan – to determine the location and extent of any blockages in the veins.
- Venogram – to look for any narrowing of the veins.
- Venous Doppler – to measure the blood flow in the veins.
- Blood tests – to check for clotting disorders.
- Angiography – to look for any blockages in the veins.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the risk of Venous Complication in the Puerperium
- Monitoring of maternal vital signs
- Assessment of the patient's risk factors
- Encouraging the patient to move and ambulate
- Elevation of the lower extremities
- Application of compression stockings
- Administering anticoagulants
- Encouraging the patient to drink plenty of fluids
- Assessment of the patient's nutritional status
- Encouraging the patient to eat a balanced diet
- Encouraging the patient to avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Assessment of the patient's emotional well-being
- Referral to physical therapy
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified - Prevention
The prevention of venous complication in the puerperium can be achieved through proper patient education, providing adequate support stockings, proper positioning during labor and delivery, and early ambulation. additionally, maintaining a healthy body weight and avoiding long periods of bed rest can help reduce the risk of developing this condition.