Preeclampsia and eclampsia In Pregnancy
Is Preeclampsia?
Also referred to as toxemia, preeclampsia is a condition that pregnant women can get. It is characterized by high blood pressure is accompanied by high levels of protein in the urine. Women with preeclampsia will often also experience swelling, feet legs and hands. Preeclampsia, if any, usually appear in the second half of pregnancy, generally in the last part of the second or third trimester, although it can occur earlier.What is Eclampsia?
Eclampsia is the final and most severe phase of preeclampsia and occurs when preeclampsia is left untreated. In addition to the previously mentioned symptoms, women with eclampsia often have seizures. Eclampsia can cause coma and even death of mother and baby and can occur before, during or after childbirth.What Causes Preeclampsia and Eclampsia?The exact cause of preeclampsia and eclampsia are unknown, although some researchers suspect poor nutrition, body fat or a high enough blood flow to the uterus as possible causes.Which affected Preeclampsia Risk?
Preeclampsia is most often seen in first pregnancies and in pregnant teenagers and women over 40. Other risk factors include:A history of chronic high blood pressure before pregnancy.
- Previous history of preeclampsia
- A history of preeclampsia in mother or sister.
- Obesity before pregnancy.
- Carrying more than one baby.
- History of diabetes, kidney disease, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
How to Say Experience in Preeclampsia?
In addition to swelling, protein in urine, and high blood pressure, symptoms of preeclampsia can include:
- Rapid weight loss is caused by a significant increase in body fluids
- Abdominal pain
- Severe Headaches
- Changes in the reflex
- Reduced urine output or no urine
- Blood in urine
- Dizziness
- Excessive vomiting and nausea
Does Swelling During Pregnancy is Preeclampsia?
Some swelling is normal during pregnancy. However, if the swelling does not go away with rest and accompanied by some of the above symptoms, be sure to see your doctor immediately.How Preeclampsia Affect Babies?
Preeclampsia can prevent the placenta receive enough blood, which can cause your baby will be born very small. It is also one of the main causes of premature birth and the difficulties that can accompany them, including learning disabilities, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and hearing and vision problems.How Preeclampsia and Eclampsia treated?
The only real medicine for preeclampsia and eclampsia is the birth of a baby.Mild preeclampsia (blood pressure greater than 140/90 that occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women who have no previous hypertension, and / or have a small amount of protein in urine can be managed with careful hospital or home observation along with activity restriction.
If the baby is premature, this condition can be managed until your baby can be safely delivered. Health care provider may prescribe bed rest, hospital or medication to prolong pregnancy and increase the chances of your unborn baby to survive. If your baby close to term, labor may be induced.
Treatment for more severe preeclampsia (having vision problems, lung problems, abdominal pain, fetal distress, or signs and other symptoms) may require further treatment appeared - gave birth to a baby - regardless of infant age. Other Treatment:
- Magnesium can be injected into the blood vessels to prevent eclampsia-related seizures.
- Hydralazine or another antihypertensive drug to manage severe increase in blood pressure.
- Monitoring of fluid intake.
