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Eclampsia
Seizures that occur late in pregnancy or shortly after delivery, associated with high blood pressure and multiple organ problems, including kidney damage, liver inflammation, and clotting abnormalities. Also known as "toxemia."
Is a type of:Pregnancy complications
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Teenager14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Brain, Baby / fetus
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