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Eclampsia
Alternate Names : Toxemia with Seizures
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Eclampsia Diagnosis & Tests
ECLAMPSIA
- Involuntary movements (tonic-clonic) occur.
- The relaxation phase of deep-tendon reflexes may be prolonged.
- Breathing (respiration) may cease for brief periods (apnea).
- Physical evidence of trauma may be noted.
- Infrequently, an eye examination may note retinal changes caused by hypertension.
PREECLAMPSIA
These diseases may also alter the results of the following tests:
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• Definition
• Eclampsia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Eclampsia Symptoms & Signs
• Eclampsia Prevention
• Eclampsia Diagnosis & Tests
• Eclampsia Treatment
• Eclampsia Prognosis
• Eclampsia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Diabetes
• HELLP Syndrome
• Hypertension
• Placenta Abruptio
• Preeclampsia
• Premature Infant
• Pulmonary Edema
• Thrombocytopenia
Tests & Exams
• Blood Differential
• Blood Pressure
• CBC
• Creatinine - Serum
• Hematocrit (HCT)
• Liver Function Tests
• Platelet Count
• Protein - Urine
• Serum Chloride
• Ultrasound
Other Topics
• Agitation
• Breathing - Slowed or Stopped
• Chronic
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling
• Headache
• High Blood Pressure
• Incidence
• Protein in Diet
• Renal
• Respiratory
• Seizures
• Swelling
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Weight Gain - Unintentional
Review Date : 5/21/2002
Reviewed By : Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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