Question 1

how long does swelling of legs or abdomen associated with hellp syndrome last?

Accepted Answer

See below: Actually hellp and preeclampsia really are not associated with swelling - this is still in the old text books, but we do not use swelling as an indication for for hellp or preeclampsia.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of slipping rib syndrome? can it cause back pain, rib pain, and upper abdominal pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All of the above listed symptoms may occur. Including tenderness with palpation of the rib.  Depending on he area involved pain usually occurs due to irritation and impingement of the intercostal nerve above the affected rib or pressure on the costochondral joint itself.

Question 3

severe upper abdominal pain that starts 15 minute into eating & lasts 30 min-1 hour after eating &goes away. had median arcuate ligament syndrome surgery months ago. sx resolved after surgery 3 months later. ischemic abdominal pain? other causes?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder: The symptoms are suspicious for gallbladder dysfunction, depending on the types of foods that trigger the symptoms or if all foods do it.

Question 4

upper abdominal pain for two days now. right under my chest. painful to press. pain never goes away but does get better at times. feels kind of like a?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Upper abdominal pain can be from "acid" pains, such as a stomach ulcer, just gastritis with no ulcer, or reflux (heartburn). An infection with H. pylori bacteria can lead to stomach ulcer pains (an acid blocker can help). One needs more evaluation by her primary care doctor. Heart disease, rib and cartilage problems, pancreatitis, gallstones, or various cancers can cause upper abdominal pain.

Question 5

is there a genetic component involved in hellp syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Good question. The underlying cause of preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome is one of the great unanswered questions in obstetrics. Hopefully one day we will know the answer and find a way to predict and prevent it

Question 6

i've been getting at least one or two stomach aches a day for the past four months. the pain is in every different part of my abdomen. what is wrong ?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: This needs a direct exam and testing by a doctor.   It is not normal.  Endometriosis is one thing which came to my mind.

Question 7

i have upper abdominal pain and it comes and gos, but it feels like something heavy is on my body. i am also urinatng more frequently. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes: you want to see your doctor for assessment, pregnancy also should be ruled out, if sexually active, best wishes

Question 8

how common is  hellp syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 9

can you explain hellp syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 10

online site relating to hellp syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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

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