preclampsia?

Question

What is this??? what causes it?

Answer 1

i had this when i was pregant. it is when you have high blood pressure, it caused me to have high fever and a emergency csection. it is caused because u are overweight and stress

Answer 2

Pre-eclampsia is said to be present when hypertension arises in pregnancy (pregnancy-induced hypertension) in association with significant protein in the urine. (Note: in the U.S. the word is spelled without the hyphen "preeclampsia" and in most other parts of the world with a hyphen "pre-eclampsia.") Its cause remains unclear, although the principal cause appears to be a substance or substances from the placenta causing endothelial dysfunction in the maternal blood vessels.[1] While blood pressure elevation is the most visible symptom of the disease, it involves generalized damage to the maternal endothelium and kidneys and liver, with the release of vasopressive factors only secondary to the original damage.

Pre-eclampsia may develop at varying times within pregnancy and its progress differs between patients; most cases present pre-term. It has no known cure apart from ending the pregnancy (induction of labor or abortion). It may also present up to 6 weeks post-partum. It is the most common dangerous complication of pregnancy, and it may affect both the mother and the fetus


you can find muh more information here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preeclampsia

Answer 3

Preeclampsia is a common problem during pregnancy, affecting up to one in 7 pregnant women around the world. This condition is defined by high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It may also be called toxemia or pregnancy induced hypertension.

Answer 4

Pre-eclampsia is said to be present when hypertension arises in pregnancy (pregnancy-induced hypertension) in association with significant protein in the urine. (Note: in the U.S. the word is spelled without the hyphen "preeclampsia" and in most other parts of the world with a hyphen "pre-eclampsia.") Its cause remains unclear, although the principal cause appears to be a substance or substances from the placenta causing endothelial dysfunction in the maternal blood vessels. While blood pressure elevation is the most visible symptom of the disease, it involves generalized damage to the maternal endothelium and kidneys and liver, with the release of vasopressive factors only secondary to the original damage.

Pre-eclampsia may develop at varying times within pregnancy and its progress differs between patients; most cases present pre-term. It has no known cure apart from ending the pregnancy (induction of labor or abortion). It may also present up to 6 weeks post-partum. It is the most common dangerous complication of pregnancy, and it may affect both the mother and the fetus.

Answer 5

Eclampsia is "toxemia of pregnancy" and is a set of high risk complications associated with being pregnant such as severe pre-eclampsia resulting in maternal seizures.

Eclampsia results from pregnancy-induced hypertension, a dangerous condition that may occur during pregnancy.

Symptoms may include elevated maternal blood pressure, swelling of ankles and hands, sudden weight gain and protein in the urine.

Answer 6

Preeclampsia (say "pre-ee-clamp-see-ah"), which is also called toxemia, is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy. It can happen during the second half of pregnancy. Your doctor will look for the following signs of preeclampsia: high blood pressure, swelling that doesn't go away and large amounts of protein in your urine.