Eclampsia
Preeclampsia (pree-i-KLAMP-see-uh) and eclampsia (ih-KLAMP-see-uh) are disorders of high blood pressure that occur during pregnancy. Because of the mother's high blood pressure, in preeclampsia the blood supply to the growing fetus is reduced
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Symptoms of Eclampsia
Eclampsia: Women with preeclampsia can develop seizures. The following symptoms are cause for immediate concern1:
- Severe headache
- Vision problems, such as temporary blindness
- Abdominal pain, especially in the upper right area of the belly
- Nausea and vomiting
- Smaller urine output ...
Complications of Eclampsia
What are the risks of preeclampsia & eclampsia to the mother?
Risks During Pregnancy
Preeclampsia during pregnancy is mild in 75% of cases.1 However, a woman can progress from mild to severe preeclampsia or full eclampsia very quickly?even in
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Causes of Eclampsia
What causes preeclampsia and eclampsia?
The causes of preeclampsia and eclampsia are not known. These disorders previously were believed to be caused by a toxin in the blood (referred to as toxemia), but health care providers now know that is
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Causes List for Eclampsia
Some possible causes of Eclampsia or similar disorders may include:4
- Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (eclampsia, preeclampsia)
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (preeclampsia, pre-eclampsia)
- Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (preeclampsia)
- Eating Disorders (Preeclampsia)
- Eclampsia (preeclampsia, severe preeclampsia, uncomplicated preeclampsia) ...
Diagnosis of Eclampsia
Eclampsia occurs when women with preeclampsia develop seizures. A health care provider may do other tests to assess the health of the mother and fetus, including:
- Blood tests to see how well the mother's liver and kidneys are working
- Blood ...
Treatments: Eclampsia
Eclampsia—the onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia—is considered a medical emergency. Immediate treatment, usually in a hospital, is needed to stop the mother’s seizures; treat blood pressure levels that are too high; and deliver the
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Research for Eclampsia
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia: NICHD Research Information:
The NICHD and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute are major supporters of preeclampsia and eclampsia research. The NICHD has been conducting and supporting research on preeclampsia for decades, trying to zero in
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References
- Source: NICHD (NIH): nichd.nih.gov/ health/ topics/ preeclampsia/ Pages/ default.aspx
- Source: NICHD (NIH): nichd.nih.gov/ health/ topics/ preeclampsia/ conditioninfo/ Pages/ risk-mother.aspx
- Source: NICHD (NIH): nichd.nih.gov/ health/ topics/ preeclampsia/ conditioninfo/ Pages/ causes.aspx
- Source: Algorithmically Generated List
- Source: NICHD (NIH): nichd.nih.gov/ health/ topics/ preeclampsia/ conditioninfo/ Pages/ treatments.aspx
- Source: NICHD (NIH): nichd.nih.gov/ health/ topics/ preeclampsia/ researchinfo/ Pages/ default.aspx
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