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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Definition: Infection of the upper female reproductive tract. Risks: STI exposure, prior infection, multiple partners. Symptoms: Pelvic pain, fever, abnormal discharge, painful intercourse, abnormal bleeding.

Preeclampsia

Definition: Pregnancy-related high blood pressure with possible organ damage. Risks: First pregnancy, prior preeclampsia, multiple gestation, chronic hypertension. Symptoms: High blood pressure, severe headache, vision changes, upper abdominal pain.

Eclampsia

Definition: Pregnancy-related hypertensive disorder complicated by seizures. Risks: Preeclampsia, hypertensive pregnancy disorders. Symptoms: Seizures, headache, high blood pressure, altered consciousness.

Supine hypotensive syndrome

Definition: Pregnant uterus compresses the inferior vena cava when lying flat, reducing blood return to the heart. Risks: Later pregnancy, lying flat on the back. Symptoms: Dizziness, nausea, pallor, sweating, low blood pressure.

Ectopic pregnancy

Definition: Fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, risking rupture and internal bleeding. Risks: Prior ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, tubal surgery. Symptoms: Pelvic pain, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, dizziness, fainting.

Abruptio placentae

Definition: Placenta separates from the uterine wall before delivery. Risks: High blood pressure, abdominal trauma, cocaine use, prior placental separation. Symptoms: Painful vaginal bleeding, abdominal or back pain, tender rigid uterus, contractions.

Placenta previa

Definition: Placenta covers or lies near the cervical opening. Risks: Prior placenta previa, cesarean delivery, multiple gestation, older maternal age. Symptoms: Typically painless, bright-red vaginal bleeding later in pregnancy.

Croup

Definition: Usually viral inflammation of the upper airway around the larynx and trachea. Risks: Young children, viral exposure. Symptoms: Barking cough, hoarseness, inspiratory stridor, symptoms often worse at night.

Epiglottitis

Definition: Inflammation of the epiglottis that can rapidly obstruct the airway. Risks: Bacterial infection, incomplete vaccination. Symptoms: Fever, drooling, difficulty swallowing, muffled voice, tripod posture, stridor.

Bronchiolitis

Definition: Viral inflammation and mucus buildup in small airways, especially in infants. Risks: Infancy, prematurity, heart or lung disease. Symptoms: Runny nose, cough, wheezing, crackles, rapid breathing, retractions, poor feeding.

Pertussis

Definition: Contagious bacterial respiratory infection. Risks: Incomplete vaccination, exposure to an infected person, infancy. Symptoms: Severe coughing fits, inspiratory whoop, vomiting after coughing; infants may have apnea.