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

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

Dr Sartina agreed

Answered 12/28/2012

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