Question 1

what is preeclampsia?

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Pregnancy high BP: Preeclampsia (also called "toxemia") is a triad of findings (high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine) usually seen in the third trimester of pregnancy.  Typically seen in first pregnancies, younger pregnant women, multiple pregnancies, and other risk factors, pre-eclampsia can lead to serious complications. Treatment: bedrest or hospitalization. Cure: delivery.

Question 2

what causes preeclampsia?

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Preeclampsia : That is a good question, it is easier to tell you the treatment than the cause.  The treatment is delivery of the fetus and magnesium for the mother.  Also concerning is that women who have this are at increased risk of hypertension for the rest of their life.

Question 3

how serious is preeclampsia?

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Very: You may be surprised to know that nutritional deficiency is a major cause, particularly magnesium. See your ob.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of preeclampsia?

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Several symptoms: Symptoms can include excessive weight gain, swelling, high blood pressure, protein in the urine, headaches, abdominal pain and others.

Question 5

should i be concerned about preeclampsia?

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Pre eclampsia: Yes, you should be under the care of a high risk obstetrician

Question 6

whats severe preeclampsia or helpp please!?

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Bad: Severe preeclampsia is a marked increase in blood pressure along with swelling and protein in your urine.  It can have serious consequences for you and/or the baby.  Hellp syndrome is a variation of severe pre eclampsia that has hemolysis, elevated liver tests and low platelets that can be very dangerous.  Most women with hellp or severe preeclampsia are delivered shortly.

Question 7

can you get preeclampsia after you deliver?

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Preeclampsia: Preeclampsia can develop after delivery. It is rare and usually occurs in the first one to two weeks after delivery. The farther you are from delivery the lower the chance.

Question 8

am i at risk for having severe preeclampsia?

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Need more info : Risk factors are young age, first pregnancy, age greater than 35, african american, having other medical issues, history if preeclampsia on a prior pregnancy. There are others as well. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 9

can you tell me how preeclampsia cause death?

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Start with this link: https://www.preeclampsia.org/health-information/faqs

in the mother...
It can be from bleeding, strokes, liver problems, seizures and several other mechanisms.

Question 10

what are the signs of preeclampsia besides bp?

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Lots: There are several signs and symptoms of preeclampsia.  These can include high blood pressure, protein in the urine, visual disturbances, headaches, low platelets, elevated liver function tests, kidney failure, or fetal growth restriction.  It is important to remember that these symptoms can occur in other conditions and none of these alone means you necessarily have preeclampsia.

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