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35wks pg had check up other day. my blood pressure was a little higher. my hand and feet have started swelling. i woke with room spinning an headache

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Dr. Theresa-Ann Clark answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your doctor: This may be preeclampsia (old term "toxemia"). It starts in late pregnancy, exact cause unknown, more common in first pregnancy. Symptoms: high blood pressure, fluid retention, protein in urine, headaches, vision changes. These can progress to seizures, kidney, and blood problems. Iv magnesium is used to prevent seizures and labor may be started since delivery is the best treatment. Be seen now.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Read below: Call and see your ob-gyn immediately. Don't wait. Call them now. If your blood pressure gets to high from the pregnancy, you may have a stroke. Don't wait. Call your doctor now!

Answered 10/28/2012

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