Diseases

Puerperal Disorder (During Postpartum)

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Puerperal fever is due to an infection, most often of the placental site within the uterus. If the infection involves the bloodstream, it constitutes puerperal sepsis

SYMPTOMS

Fever,pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis caused by a swollen uterus,foul-smelling vaginal discharge,pale skin, which can be a sign of large volume blood loss,chills,feelings of discomfort or illness,headache,loss of appetite.

CAUSES

Postpartum infections often start in the uterus after delivery. The uterus can become infected if the amniotic sac becomes infected. The amniotic sac the membranes that contain the fetus.