A: Weight changes and drowsiness are common side effects to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the class of drugs that includes Lexapro (escitalopram). Patients should contact their health care provider for any changes in their medical condition, including unusual weight gain.
Dystocia is an abnormal or difficult childbirth or labour. Approximately one fifth of human labours have dystocia. Dystocia may arise due to incoordinate uterine activity, abnormal fetal lie or presentation, absolute or relative cephalopelvic disproportion, or a massive fetal tumor such as a sacrococcygeal teratoma.
Medical Definition of DYSTHYMIA. : a mood disorder characterized by chronic mildly depressed or irritable mood often accompanied by other symptoms (as eating and sleeping disturbances, fatigue, and poor self-esteem)âcalled also dysthymic disorder.