====== Pre-eclampsia ======

>Pre-eclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy characterized by the onset of high blood pressure and often a significant amount of protein in the urine. When it arises, the condition begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy. In severe cases of the disease there may be red blood cell breakdown, a low blood platelet count, impaired liver function, kidney dysfunction, swelling, shortness of breath due to fluid in the lungs, or visual disturbances. Pre-eclampsia increases the risk of poor outcomes for both the mother and the baby. If left untreated, it may result in seizures at which point it is known as eclampsia.
>\\ Source : [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-eclampsia#Causes|Wikipedia]]

It affects around 2–8% of pregnancies. The causes are not yet known - though it has been found to be associated with high blood pressure, poor diet, pollution etc.

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Also see : [[content:medicine:diseases:g-l:hellp_syndrome]]