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What are the medical conditions preeclampsia and eclampsia?
Complications of pregnancy. In preeclampsia, the woman has dangerously high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine. If allowed to progress, this syndrome will lead to eclampsia.
Condition during pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria and edema?
preeclampsia
How is mild preeclampsia and eclampsia monitored?
Blood pressure, weight measurement, urine test for the mother. The fetus is monitored by ultrasound.
What causes preeclampsia and eclampsia?
Experts are still trying to understand the exact causes of preeclampsia and eclampsia. It is problematic because these conditions cause blood vessels to leak. The effects are seen throughout the body.
Why are antihypertensive drugs used sparingly in cases of preeclampsia and eclampsia?
Lowering the mother's blood pressure will decrease the amount of blood reaching the fetus. This places the fetus at risk for oxygen deprivation.
What is the onset of late hypertension in pregnancy?
This is a form of high blood pressure occurring after week 20 of pregnancy and is unaccompanied by protein in the urine and does not progress the way preeclampsia-eclampsia does.
How would you describe preeclampsia-eclampsia hypertension?
In this type of hypertension, high blood pressure is first noted sometime after week 20 of pregnancy and is accompanied by protein in the urine and swelling.
Why 6 months pregnant and young and see black spots in vision is that normal?
No, this is not normal, you should see your doctor immediately because it can be a sign of high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to preeclampsia, eclampsia or stroke and is life threatening for you and your baby.
How is severe preeclampsia and eclampsia treated?
To prevent seizures, intravenous magnesium sulfate is given, antihypertensive drugs are used only if blood pressure is exceedingly high. Medications may be given to start labor.
How is preeclampsia and eclampsia diagnosed?
Noting symptoms of swelling of the arms, legs, and/or face and abnormal weight gain. A significant increase in blood pressure. A urine sample is taken to determine if the body is sloughing protein.
How is mild preeclampsia and eclampsia treated?
Bed rest, with careful daily monitoring of weight, blood pressure, and urine protein. This careful monitoring will be required throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and even for 2-4 days after birth.
What happens if preeclampsia appears to be progressing toward true eclampsia?
Medications may be given in order to start labor. Babies can usually be delivered vaginally. After the birth, the woman's blood pressure and other vital signs will usually begin to return to normal quickly.
