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PPROM in Pregnancy: Can Nutraceuticals Help Protect Mothers and Babies?

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PPROM in Pregnancy: Can Nutraceuticals Help Protect Mothers and Babies? Pregnancy is a delicate journey, and every stage brings unique challenges. One of the most serious complications is PPROM (Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes) — a condition where the amniotic sac breaks before 37 weeks of gestation. This sac holds the amniotic fluid that cushions and protects the baby. When it ruptures too early, the fluid leaks, exposing both mother and child to risks such as infection, premature labor, and neonatal complications.   🌼 What is PPROM? PPROM occurs in about 3% of pregnancies and is responsible for nearly 30–40% of preterm births. The exact cause is often unclear, but risk factors include infections, previous preterm deliveries, smoking, poor nutrition, and cervical or uterine abnormalities. Symptoms usually involve a sudden gush or continuous leak of fluid from the vagina, which is not controllable like urine. Immediate medical evaluation is essential.   🧪 Ho...
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Tendenopathy /Tendonitis

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  What is tendinitis? Before understanding Tendinitis, we need to know what is a tendon? Tendon is like a ligament, both of them are made of collagen. A tendon is a fibrous mass of tissue that connects muscle to bone and provides the ability to withstand tension. Tendonitis is inflammation, irritation or injury in tendons, in tendonitis there is pain and tension in the joint. Orthopedics Tendinitis can occur in any tendon, but it is most common around the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and heels. Physicians commonly refer to tendon injuries by names such as tendinitis, tendinosis, and tendinopathy. Most cases of tendinitis are treated with rest, physical therapy, and medications to reduce pain. If the problem of tendinitis is severe, then the tendon may also rupture, in which case doctors perform surgery. Orthopedic Surgery There are some common names for different types of tendinitis problems. 1. Tennis elbow 2. Golfer's elbow 3. Pitcher's shoulder 4. Swimmer's shoulder...
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