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coma and convulsion before, during or after the childbirth having characteristic edema ,hypertension and proteinuria.the basic pathophysiologic mechanism is vasospasm,leading to hypertension,proteinuria and dysfunction of organs. Dr.MS.
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∙ 10y agoUsually pregnant women have lower side of normal blood pressure in early months of pregnancy. This blood pressure goes up some times. Then swelling is seen on the feet. You have to keep watch on urine albumin. This swelling may increase to cover the whole body and there is albumin in the urine. This serious condition is called as preeclampsia. Undiagnosed this will lead to serious complication called as eclampsia.
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What is the difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia?
the difference is that in PRE ECLAMPSIA there is PROTEINURIA and Eclampsia there is no proteinuria!
What would be the anatomy and physiology of eclampsia?
Eclampsia is characterized by hypertension, edema,proteinuria and convulsion.
What is the prognosis for eclampsia?
If not treated, eclampsia is almost always fatal.
How many cases of preeclampsia develop into eclampsia?
Eclampsia occurs in about 1 out of every 200 women with preeclampsia.
How does pre-eclampsia work?
This just means hypertension in pregnancy, although it may lead to eclampsia/fit/miscarriage.
Why do pregnant mothers commit pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia is a complication of pregnancy, not something a pregnant woman commits.
What complication of pregnancy is characterized by convulsions and possibly coma?
Eclampsia is a serious form of preeclampsia, is characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma Treatment for this condition is delivery of the fetus.
What has the author F Lyall written?
F. Lyall has written: 'Pre-eclampsia' -- subject(s): Pre-Eclampsia, Etiology, Therapy, Preeclampsia
What is a condition during pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria and edema.?
Pre-eclampsia. If the woman also gets a seizure it is eclampsia.
What is the convulsive stage of toxemia of pregnancy?
eclampsia
What is the treatment for eclampsia?
bedrest and to give birth
What are some examples of topics?
Pre-eclampsia
