Treatment of red degeneration of fibroid in pregnancy:
Correct Answer: Analgesics
Description: Ans. is a, i.e. AnalgesicsRef. Shaw 14/e, p 326; Dutta Obs. 6/e, p 309; Jeff coate 7/e, p 502Management of Red degeneration of fibroid.Patient is managed conservatively QPatient is put to bed rest and given analgesics Q (to relieve the pain), sedatives Q and, if required antibiotics QIf because of mistaken diagnosis laparotomy is done, abdomen is closed without doing anythingMyomectomy should never be contemplated during caesarean section as vascularity of fibroid is increased during pregnancy (due to increased estrogen) leading to increased blood loss during cesarean section. Q
Category:
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now