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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.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Placental Problems: Sometimes abnormal placentas begin to breakdown at 20wks, leading to exposure of mom to some of dad's placental genes and lead to an "allergic" reaction where the vessels spasm and platelets are drawn away (thrombocytopenia). The spasm causes high BP, HA, liver dysfunction, vision changes, and protein in the urine; leads to maternal seizure, decreased baby growth, and sometimes placental abruption
Answered 5/29/2015
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I have preeclampsia when sitting my blood pressure is super high even on meds, when laying on my side it goes to normal. What is the reason 4 this?
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What causes rise in blood pressure + protein in urine other symptoms of preeclampsia?
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Preeclampsia is caused by high protein in urine. Is that caused by eating too much protein, as is too much egg, milk, etc?Please explain. Avoidable?
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