- it is a disease of connective tissue (synovial membrane destruction) with joint inflammation and contractures.
- the symptoms improved during pregnancy because of increased circulating corticosteroids in the maternal bloodstream which recur during postpartum.
- with corticosteroid and salicylate threapy, prolonged pregnancy results. Salicylate interferes prostaglandin synthesis that inhibits labor process.
- due to salicylates, infant can have bleeding defects and premature closure of ductus arteriosus, Also, women should not breastfeed.
salicylates dose must be decreased 2 weeks before term.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- it is a multisystem chronic degenerative disease of connective tissues. Symptoms are controlled during pregnancy and exacerbates during delivery.
- most marked characteristic is the erythematous "butterfly shaped" rash on the face.
- most serious kidney change is the fibrin deposits that blocks glomeruli leading to necrosis and scarring, expect renal failure. Thickening collagen tissues in the vascular system pose life threatening situation.
- clients with SLE has antophospolipid antibodies which increases tendency for thrombi formation.
- SLE is associated to infants small for gestational age, abortion, premature birth, and anemia.
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3 comments:
I think it's natural when pregnant. My friend used to have body cramps when she was pregnant. That is why it is advised that pregnant women should intake a lot of calcium. Thanks for sharing though.
Nice an interesting blog post."Rheumatic Disorders During Pregnancy" it very nice..
I can see that there are many diseases that could develop during pregnancy that's why doctors always remind the ladies to take care of their health during pregnancy.
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