Placental Abruption
Placental Abruption
It is defined as the condition in which placenta separated either partially or completely from the uterus wall before the delivery of baby. Although it is a rare condition but can causes a serious complication.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms usually appeared in last trimester which include:
- Repetitive uterine contraction
- Back pain
- Vaginal bleeding
- Abdominal pain
- Uterine tenderness
- Uterine rigidity
Causes
The exact cause of placental abruption is still not found but it may be assumed that any injury or trauma to the abdomen cause the condition.
Complications
It can cause the following complications:
- Kidney failure
- Blood loss
- Shock
- Need of blood transfusion
- Death of fetus
- Death of mother
- Sepsis
- Thrombosis
Diagnosis
There is no specific test for this condition is available but your doctor will recommend you an ultrasound or MRI to check the extend of placental abruption.
Treatment
Treatment options depend upon the time remaining for delivery, treatment include:
- If it occurs in last weeks and baby is close to full term then delivered the baby through c-section.
- If baby is not close to full term then your doctor might hospitalize you and advice you bedrest and monitored your condition carefully.