Question 1

what are the signs and symptoms of  hellp syndrome?

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HELLP syndrome: Hellp syndrome is a severe form of pre-eclampsia where the liver enzymes are elevated and platlets are dangerously low. This is found on lab work. Blood pressure is high, there is elevated protein in the urine. She may have vision changes, severe headache, vomitting, pain in the upper right belly, and possibly seizures or strokes. Delivery is crucial to save mom, no matter how many weeks till due.

Question 2

what is hellp syndrome?

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Preeclampsia: It is a severe form of preeclampsia or toxemia of pregnancy.

Question 3

how common is  hellp syndrome?

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Relatively rare: Hellp syndrome (hypertension, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) occurs in 1-2/1000 pregnancies and in 10-20% of pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia/eclampsia.  It is a form of severe preeclampsia.

Question 4

can you explain hellp syndrome?

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Immune Drama: The immune basis of preeclampsia has not been solved. Hellp represents the most severe form of this condition. Events affecting the maternal blood vessels and kidneys activate the platelets to be consumed resulting in this clinical model. The liver and kidneys  swell to the point of failure.

Question 5

how long does hellp syndrome last?

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Depends: That ? Should be directed to your OB and the perinatologist as they know your specific situation, your ? Does not have a general answer  so discuss this with them.

Question 6

online site relating to hellp syndrome?

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Yes I wil: Her it is>http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/hellp_syndrome good luck.

Question 7

what is the etiology for hellp syndrome?

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Severe Pre Eclampsia: Hellp syndrome is a form of severe pre eclampsia that is characterized by elevated blood pressures +protein in the urine, he - hemolysis (the breakdown of red blood cells), el-elevated liver enzymes and lp-low platelet count. Patients may experience severe headaches, blurred vision, abdominal pain, nausea, swelling... Most often this occurs late in the pregnancy. The cause for hellp is unknown.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of hellp syndrome?

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Toxemia: Hellp is an acronym for hemolysis, elevated liver function tests, and low platelets.  Many patients with hellp have symptoms of pre-eclampsia like high blood pressure, headaches, visual disturbances, and epigastric pain but many hellp patients don't have these symptoms.

Question 9

could you tell me more about hellp syndrome?

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Bad news.: Hellp syndrome is a severe and potentially life threatening complications of preeclampsia that can only be treated with delivery of the fetus and placenta. It results from severe liver and kidney failure as a consequence of placental problems.

Question 10

has anyone ever had healthy baby if hellp syndrome?

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Yes: You can have a healthy pregnancy with hellp syndrome. Your doctor will work hard to safely get you as far along in the pregnancy as possible. Medicine has come a long way! ideally, we like 4 babies to make it as close to 40 weeks as possible. But if your doctor decides it is safer for the baby to be delivered, depending on your little one's gestational age, he or she maybe fine. Be positive!

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