Pregnant women with preeclampsia can experience decreased blood flow to vital organs. This page of the eMedTV Web site examines this dangerous condition in detail, and describes possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
This eMedTV resource outlines possible risk factors for preeclampsia. While not actual "causes" of preeclampsia, these factors, such as chronic hypertension and obesity prior to pregnancy, may increase a woman's chance of developing the condition.
This eMedTV resource explains how possible preeclampsia symptoms, such as swelling of the hands and face and high blood pressure, can be caused by other conditions as well. Other symptoms of this condition can include abnormal weight gain and headaches.
There is no single test a doctor can use to predict or diagnose preeclampsia. However, as this page on the eMedTV site explains, certain blood and urine tests can be useful when making a preeclampsia diagnosis.
Can preeclampsia be treated? Yes, in some cases when it is too early to deliver the baby. As this eMedTV page explains, preeclampsia can be treated with bed rest, a no-added-salt diet, and blood pressure medication.
This section of the eMedTV library discusses the possible long-term effects of preeclampsia, including what can happen to the fetus and newborn. This article also explains how preeclampsia affects the mother.
Currently, there are no proven ways to prevent preeclampsia. However, as this eMedTV page explains, regular prenatal care usually detects it early so that treatment can be started. This article also covers research on preeclampsia and insulin resistance.
This segment of the eMedTV Web site lists symptoms of postpartum preeclampsia and discusses treatment options. Symptoms may appear up to six weeks after the delivery of the baby and include high blood pressure and vision problems.
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