O85-O92: Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
O87: Venous complications and haemorrhoids in the puerperium
Venous complications and haemorrhoids in the puerperium, also known as postpartum period, comprise a group of conditions that occur after childbirth. They usually involve issues with blood vessels and can often be attributed to increased blood volume and changes in blood flow during pregnancy. Venous complications may include blood clots in veins, commonly in legs (deep vein thrombosis), or in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). These conditions can cause symptoms such as swelling, pain, or redness in the affected area, or difficulty in breathing. Haemorrhoids, on the other hand, are swollen veins in the rectal area, which may cause discomfort, itching, or bleeding during bowel movements. These conditions generally develop within six weeks after delivery, and their severity can vary, often facilitated by factors like prolonged labour or obesity.
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