Paxil Birth Defects Recognized To Include Omphalocele
Two separate studies made by both the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Swedish government have shown that infants exposed to Paxil while in the womb have a greater risk of birth defects. While the most common defect seen in these infants is cardiovascular, many abdominal birth defects were seen as well. And while these studies were being made, the fact remains that Paxil and Zoloft are the only two SSRIs approved to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The studies have shown that the most commonly seen abdominal birth defect that Paxil can potentially cause is an Omphalocele. An omphalocele can be defined as a congenital defect in which internal organs such as the liver, stomach, and intestines, are on the outside of the abdomen, at the umbilical cord, instead of being located inside the body. Also when this type of birth defect occurs the abdominal cavity contents are enclosed in a thin, transparent, membranous sac that is actually formed inside the umbilical cord tissue.
The results of these studies have shown that an omphalocele usually occurs in about one in 5,000 live births. While the studies have also shown that 50% of infants with omphalocele had other birth defects, primarily heart-related.
The way that an omphalocele is treated is that it must be repaired by surgery. If the surgeon deems the omphalocele small enough it may be possible to return all of the contents to the inside, and surgically close the opening. However if it is too large, some contents will remain on the outside while a sterile pouch is created to protect the tissue that remains on the outside and the infants interior is stretched slowly to fit the organs. The major risks of this surgery are mainly internal bleeding and infection.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Paxil and Zoloft as treatments for PTSD. It's thought that taking one amongst these antidepressants can build psychotherapy easier for sufferers, controlling symptoms of unhappiness, worry and anger that may build it tough for them to open up in an exceedingly therapeutic setting. While Paxil remains one of the worlds most prescribed drugs for depression, one cannot deny the potential Paxil Birth Defects that the drug may cause. If you would like to start using Paxil for your signs and symptoms of depression, consult with your doctor first.
The studies have shown that the most commonly seen abdominal birth defect that Paxil can potentially cause is an Omphalocele. An omphalocele can be defined as a congenital defect in which internal organs such as the liver, stomach, and intestines, are on the outside of the abdomen, at the umbilical cord, instead of being located inside the body. Also when this type of birth defect occurs the abdominal cavity contents are enclosed in a thin, transparent, membranous sac that is actually formed inside the umbilical cord tissue.
The results of these studies have shown that an omphalocele usually occurs in about one in 5,000 live births. While the studies have also shown that 50% of infants with omphalocele had other birth defects, primarily heart-related.
The way that an omphalocele is treated is that it must be repaired by surgery. If the surgeon deems the omphalocele small enough it may be possible to return all of the contents to the inside, and surgically close the opening. However if it is too large, some contents will remain on the outside while a sterile pouch is created to protect the tissue that remains on the outside and the infants interior is stretched slowly to fit the organs. The major risks of this surgery are mainly internal bleeding and infection.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Paxil and Zoloft as treatments for PTSD. It's thought that taking one amongst these antidepressants can build psychotherapy easier for sufferers, controlling symptoms of unhappiness, worry and anger that may build it tough for them to open up in an exceedingly therapeutic setting. While Paxil remains one of the worlds most prescribed drugs for depression, one cannot deny the potential Paxil Birth Defects that the drug may cause. If you would like to start using Paxil for your signs and symptoms of depression, consult with your doctor first.