Question 1

what is the definition or description of: weakness of cervix?

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Unknown: weakness of the cervix is not a diagnosis nor is it an appropriate description of a sign or symptom in the field of obstetrics.

Question 2

what is the treatment for weakness of cervix?

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Depends: If you are pregnant with a short cervix, your doctor may recommend a cerclage which is a stitch placed around the cervix to strengthen it and hopefully prevent early dilation.

Question 3

21wks pg, u/s showed low laying placenta, but not covering cervix. is this cause for concern?  going for follow up in a wk but feeling nervous.

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Probably not.: As the pregnancy progresses the placenta usually 'moves' up. Your doctor will likely order a follow up u/s to be sure.

Question 4

what causes cervix to be low and soft?

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Ovulation: A woman's cervix can become low and soft during the time of ovulation. A woman's cervix can become soft when she is pregnant.

Question 5

what causes the cervix to close up tightly in perimenopausel women?

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Cervical stenosis: Is the medical term for the cervix to be tightly closed in any woman.  It is more common in women who have not had kids, or in peri or postmenopausal women and often related to decrease in estrogen or, on occasion, scarring from previous deliveries or procedures

Question 6

what causes dysplasia of cervix?

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Human Papillomavirus: The most common cause of dysplasia of the uterine cervix is human papillomavirus (hpv). There are several hundred types, but 6, 11, 16, 18, 32, and 33 are the most common. It is a pre-cursor to the development of cancer. However, with cervical cytology (pap smears), people with low grade dysplasia (lgsil) rarely progress, while patients with hgsil will have excision (cone biopsy).

Question 7

what can cause a swollen cervix?

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Many possibilities: Trauma, infection, cancer, other forms of inflammation.  Please see your ob/gyn soon.

Question 8

what could cause pain in my cervix area?

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Get an exam: It's highly unlikely the pain is caused by your cervix, see a gynecologist for a good exam.

Question 9

what could cause shoulder pain / weakness?

Accepted Answer

Impingement syndrome: The most likely problem after the age of 40 is impingement syndrome. It causes bursitis in the shoulder which eventually leads to rotato cuff tendinitis causing pain and perceived weakness with attempted elevation of the arm. If it persists you should be checked by a Ortho doc who can prescribe some physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, and a steroid injection. Cervical radiculopathy?

Question 10

can spondylitis cause overall general weakness?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If this inflammatory consition of your spine has a generalized or systemic source, yes.  You would see your own doctor or a rheumatologist for a possible cause with the weakness being an associated symptom.

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