2007-02-20 02:14:14 · 7 answers · asked by MissyK 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
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
2007-02-20 02:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 sign 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 among 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 six weeks post-partum. It is the most common, dangerous complication of pregnancy and it may affect both the mother and the fetus.
2007-02-20 02:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 sign 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 among 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 six weeks post-partum. It is the most common, dangerous complication of pregnancy and it may affect both the mother and the fetus.[1]
2007-02-20 02:23:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sunnyboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens during pregnancy. Headaches and high blood pressure are signs. They induced labor for my son four weeks early because of concerns that I was experiencing preeclampsia. It's also called toxemia and pregnancy-induced hypertension. Neither my son nor I had any lasting effects.
2007-02-20 02:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by zoogrl2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a condition found ONLY during pregnancy. Due to high blood pressure the mother is at a great risk for seizures and possibly a stroke. It is a very dangerous condition which can lead to the death of both the mother and the baby.
2007-02-20 02:17:20 · answer #5 · answered by rosekm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean preeclampsia. It is a dangerous sympton that pregnant women it. It occurs before Eclampsia. A dangerously high blood pressure that endangers the lives of the mother and the baby.
2007-02-20 02:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by macruadhi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a disease of pregnancy. Basically, it is high blood pressure.
2007-02-20 02:17:22 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋