Preeclampsia? Pre-eclampsia is a common misspelling of preeclampsia.
Women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy may have symptoms such as high blood pressure, swelling in the hands and face, and protein in the urine. Preeclampsia is a condition that only occurs during pregnancy and results when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels. This causes decreased blood flow to the kidneys, brain, liver, retina, and placenta. The only way to cure the condition is to deliver the fetus.
(Click Preeclampsia to read the complete eMedTV article, which offers an in-depth look at possible causes of preeclampsia, information on the risks that are associated with this dangerous condition, and how it is diagnosed. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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