Miscarriage
Definition
- Spontaneous death of the fetus before 20 weeks of gestation.
Causes
- Endometriosis
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Severe anxiety and depression
- Toxicity
Signs and Symptoms
- Increase in vaginal bleeding
- Severe cramps
- Tissue passing from the vagina
- Abdominal pain
PT Implications
- Refer to a physician
Reference
- Goodman, Catherine Cavallaro and Snyder, Teresa E. Kelly. Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral. 2007 ed. Vol. 4th Edition. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier, 2007. Print.
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