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Preeclampsia
Alternate Names : Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, Toxemia
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Preeclampsia Symptoms & Signs
- Edema (swelling of the hands and face present upon arising)
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Weight gain
- In excess of 2 pounds per week
- Of sudden onset, over 1 to 2 days
- Headaches
Note: Some swelling of the feet and ankles is considered normal with pregnancy.
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
- Decreased urine output
- Nausea and vomiting
- Facial swelling
- High blood pressure
- Agitation
- Vision changes (flashing lights in the eyes)
- Abdominal pain
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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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• 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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