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Introduction to How Ultrasound Works
Ultrasound is popping up everywhere. It was once used only sparingly to determine whether a pregnancy was on track. However, ultrasound devices are now used in nearly all doctor’s and physical therapist’s offices. Surprisingly, most people are still unaware of how ultrasound works. This leaves many questioning the safety of this technology.
Signs of Tubular Pregnancy
A tubular pregnancy (also known as a tubal pregnancy or, more commonly, an ectopic pregnancy) occurs in about one out of every 50 pregnancies. The literal meaning of the word ectopic–out-of-place–explains how a tubular pregnancy differs from the norm. While in a typical, healthy pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants in the uterus after traveling through the fallopian tube, in a tubular pregnancy, the egg implants outside of the uterus. If the signs of a tubular pregnancy are overlooked, a woman’s health and future fertility can be at risk.
3 Ways to Treat Constipation
In a report published by the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Anthony Lembro estimates that as many as 27 percent of all people in the United States suffer from chronic constipation. This results in a $100 million laxative industry. However, chronic and mild constipation struggles can be easily addressed with these three simple ways to treat constipation.