Eclampsia
Alternate Names : Toxemia with Seizures
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Eclampsia Symptoms & Signs
ECLAMPSIA
PREECLAMPSIA- nondependent edema (Swelling of the hands and face which is present upon arising). Some dependent edema -- that is, a swelling of the feet and ankles -- is considered normal with pregnancy.
- weight gain (unintentional) in excess of 2 pounds per week. It may be a very sudden gain over 1 to 2 days.
- Headache which is resistant to treatment with usual pain medications.
- Visual disturbances.
- Epigastric or upper abdominal pain.
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