Overview of Preeclampsia
Most soon-to-be mothers would agree that pregnancy is a challenging time unless you are lucky enough to not feel much. Pregnancy brings swelling, aches, nausea, and other unwelcome symptoms resulting in changes in the body. Just like these pregnancy symptoms, one common problem is Preeclampsia affecting around 5 to 8 percent of pregnancies. Striking fast and unpredictably Preeclampsia is a condition occurring in pregnancy that involves high blood pressure, swelling of hands, feet, protein in Urine, etc. Ranging from mild to severe preeclampsia usually takes place late in pregnancy or just after the delivery resulting in health risks both for mom and baby. If the symptoms of Preeclampsia are severe it leads to seizures leading to eclampsia only treatable by giving birth. Even after giving birth the symptoms of preeclampsia can last 6 weeks or more than that. Signs & Symptoms of Preeclampsia In general, the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia are often ignored unless the doctor screens the blood pressure and urine of the soon-to-be mother. The major symptoms linked to preeclampsia are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
High blood pressure (Hypertension) Changes in vision Lower back pain Difficulty in different organ Traces of protein in the urine Shortness of breath