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Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum
period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5-8%
of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high
blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Swelling, sudden weight
gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women
with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.
Typically, preeclampsia occurs after 20 weeks gestation (in the late 2nd or 3rd
trimesters or middle to late pregnancy), though it can occur earlier. Proper prenatal
care is essential to diagnose and manage preeclampsia. Preeclampsia, Pregnancy Induced
Hypertension (PIH) and toxemia are closely related conditions. HELLP Syndrome and
eclampsia are other manifestations of the same syndrome. It is important to note that
research shows that more women die from preeclampsia than eclampsia and one is not
necessarily more serious than the other.
Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading global cause of
maternal and infant illness and death. By conservative estimates, these disorders are
responsible for 76,000 deaths each year.
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| Symptoms of Preeclampsia |
| Severe Headaches |
Vomiting Blood |
Ringing or Buzzing Sound in Ears |
| Smaller Amounts of Urine or No Urine |
Excessive Swelling |
Blood In Urine |
| Rapid Heartbeat |
Dizziness |
Drowiness |
| Excessive Naseau |
Fever |
Double Vision |
| Pain In The Abdomen |
Sudden Blindness |
Blurred Vision |
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| If you have any of these symptoms, contact your Complete Healthcare for Women Obstetrician right away. |
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