What’s Atony?

Atony is a condition where muscles lose their ability to expand and retract normally, causing weakness and loss of movement. It can be caused by trauma, infections, and diseases such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and anorexia nervosa. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Also known as atony, atony is a condition in which a muscle […]

What’s uterine atony?

Uterine atony is when the uterus loses its ability to contract after delivery, causing heavy bleeding and low blood pressure. Women at risk include those who have long labors, deliver large or multiple babies, or have had many pregnancies. Preventative measures include synthetic oxytocin and massaging the muscles, but emergency surgery may be necessary if […]

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