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what is eclampsia?

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Seizure in pregnancy: Eclamsia is a disease in pregnancy caused by high blood pressure which leads to a seizure. We monitor your blood pressure during your prenatal careen order to prevent this life threatening disease.

Question 2

what causes eclampsia?

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Pregnancy.: Some pregnancies are afflicted by preeclampsia, a condition of widespread endothelial malfunction under the influence of placental products. In essence, the placenta never implanted well in the maternal uterus; as the fetus grows the placenta becomes increasingly stressed to provide adequate nutrients to the fetus and the maternal pressures increase. When the disease is severe, convulsions occur.

Question 3

how long does eclampsia last?

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Few minutes: Typically, eclamptic seizure lasts only a few minutes and responds to treatment.

Question 4

what are the tests for eclampsia?

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Noen are specific!: This is more a clinical diagnosis.  Tests that are used look for excess protein in urine, but the picture is this. Typically patients show signs of pregnancy-induced hypertension and proteinuria prior to the onset of the hallmark of eclampsia, the eclamptic convulsion. Other cerebral signs may precede the convulsion such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, and cortical blindness. This is the extreme.

Question 5

what do you recommend for eclampsia?

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Treated by Doctor: Eclampsia is seizures brought on by pregnancy induced hypertension. It is usually treated with IV Magnesium Sulfate and delivery of the infant. It can sometimes occur postpartum. Your doctor will follow you afterward to make sure you do not have persistent hypertension. Preeclampsia can be helped by bedrest.

Question 6

so what are the symptoms of eclampsia?

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Follows pre eclamsia: Eclampsia means toxemia with seizures in a pregnant woman with out any preexisting brain condition.It is avery serious condition.

Question 7

what meds do you suggest for eclampsia?

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delivery: Eclampsia is life threatening and usually requires immediate delivery by c-section in addition to aggressive treatment of the mother's hypertension and seizures.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: eclampsia?

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Eclampsia: Eclampsia =  disorder with convulsion and possible coma that occurs late in pregnancy.

Question 9

if  you are alone, how do you know if you have eclampsia?

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These symptoms: Severe headache, pain in right upper angle of your abdomen, sparks, fireflies in your eyesight, all these are signs of preeclampsia, severe and you should see a doctor asap.

Question 10

what is pre-eclampsia?

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Hypertension: Pre-eclampsia is a constellation of symptoms that arise during pregnancy. It is most likely caused by substances secreted by the placenta causing damage to maternal blood vessels. As a result, blood pressure rises, protein is noted in the urine, liver enzymes may also rise. The only cure is delivery and this is indicated if symptoms are severe.

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