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Dr. Cortney M. Eakin, MD is a general practitioner in Orange, CA specializing in general practice and obstetrics. She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Cortney M. Eakin, MD is affiliated with Providence, Regents of the University of California, UCI Health, UCI Medical Center and Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange.
Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
Dr. Cortney M. Eakin, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Arizona.
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Residency: Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: Arizona
Dr. Cortney M. Eakin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Cortney M. Eakin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Net, Blue Shield of California, First Health, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health) and Blue Preferred PPO networks.
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Dr. Cortney Eakin sees patients in Orange, CA. Her medical specialties are general practice and obstetrics. These areas are among her clinical interests: premature ovarian failure (POF), gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and placental disorders. She seems to be an in-network provider for Blue Shield, Health Net, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Eakin studied medicine at Ross University School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Creighton University. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include UCI Health and Providence.
