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Preeclampsia
Alternate Names : Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, Toxemia
Definition Preeclampsia is the development of swelling, elevated blood pressure, and protein in the urine during pregnancy.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The exact cause of preeclampsia has not been identified. Numerous theories of potential causes exist, including genetic, dietary, vascular (blood vessel), and autoimmune factors. None of the theories have yet been proven.
Preeclampsia occurs in approximately 8% of all pregnancies. Increased risk is associated with first pregnancies, advanced maternal age, African-American women, multiple pregnancies, and women with a past history of diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease.
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• Definition
• Preeclampsia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Preeclampsia Symptoms & Signs
• Preeclampsia Prevention
• Preeclampsia Diagnosis & Tests
• Preeclampsia Treatment
• Preeclampsia Prognosis
• Preeclampsia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Diabetes
• Eclampsia
• HELLP Syndrome
• Hypertension
• Kidney Disease
• Premature Infant
• Pulmonary Edema
• Thrombocytopenia
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Creatinine - Serum
• Liver Function Tests
• Protein - Urine
• Ultrasound
Surgery & Procedures
• C-Section
Other Topics
• High Blood Pressure
• Weight Gain - Unintentional
Review Date : 10/18/2003
Reviewed By : Francisco L. Gaudier, M. D., Maternal Fetal Medicine, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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