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The tendency to develop preeclampsia appears to run in families. The daughters and sisters of women who have had preeclampsia are more likely to develop the condition.
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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.
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How many cases of preeclampsia develop into eclampsia?
Eclampsia occurs in about 1 out of every 200 women with preeclampsia.
What is the prevalence of preeclampsia in ethnic groups?
African-American women have higher rates of preeclampsia than do Caucasian women.
What is most important about diagnosis of preeclampsia?
Most importantly, it is clear that careful monitoring during pregnancy is necessary to diagnose preeclampsia early.
Nursing diagnosis for preeclampsia?
Risk for injury related to preeclampsia. A nursing diagnosis for preeclampsia isn't really possible since we nurses can't practice medicine. We'll be assessing for clonus, epigastric pain, headache, etc. (Which are signs of impending eclampsia.)
What is the only thing that will cure preeclampsia is?
Child birth
What does a pregnant female who presents with hypertension indicate?
Preeclampsia.
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.
What is the latest research on preeclampsia and eclampsia?
Research is being done with patients in high risk groups to see if calcium supplementation, aspirin, or fish oil supplementation may help prevent preeclampsia.
What danger to babies if mum has preeclampsia?
If untreated both mother and child can die.
Do you devolop preeclampsia because you have psoriasis?
Preeclampsia is water retention in pregnant women. I had it when I was pregnant with my twins and barely urinated for 3 weeks. It can be dangerous if left unchecked. As for the psoriasis link, I very seriously doubt it. I do not have psoriasis and I was preeclampsic.
Can a man suffer from Preeclampsia after surgery to remove a gastric band?
No. Preeclampsia is specifically PREGNANCY induced hypertension (or high blood pressure). Other symptoms that accompany the high blood pressure are proteinuria (protein in the urine) and swelling due to fluid shifts within the body. The only way to cure preeclampsia is by delivering the baby. So this is not a disorder that can affect men. Hope this helps!
What if I had preclampsia with my first pregnancy could I have that again?
You will have a great risk of having preeclampsia again but you might not have it. I had preeclampsia with my first pregnancy and didn't have it with my 2nd pregnancy.
