A serious condition occurring in late pregnancy that follows preeclampsia, with marked elevation of blood pressure, sometimes convulsive seizures, retention of fluid, and occasionally death of the mother and fetus.<\/p>\n
A condition characterized by convulsions and coma that may occur in a woman during pregnancy or immediately following childbirth.<\/p>\n
A serious condition of pregnant women at the end of pregnancy, caused by toxemia, in which the woman has high blood pressure and may go into a coma.<\/p>\n
A severe manifestation of toxemia of pregnancy, accompanied by convulsions.<\/p>\n
Coma and convulsions that may develop during pregnancy or immediately after parturition. Preceded by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria.<\/p>\n
A rare but extremely serious condition affecting women late in pregnancy, during labor, and shortly after delivery. It generally occurs following unchecked preeclampsia. (Preeclampsia and eclampsia are sometimes considered mild and severe forms of a condition called toxemia of pregnancy.) Many symptoms of preeclampsia\u2014such as hypertension (high blood pressure), edema (fluid buildup), and protein in the urine {proteinuria)\u2014become more severe and are often accompanied by seizures that threaten both mother and baby, sometimes resulting in COMA or death. Emergency delivery is often performed, by cesarean section if necessary, because the condition generally clears soon after childbirth, though severe damage may already have been done to many body systems. With proper prenatal care, preeclampsia need not progress to eclampsia, but once severe symptoms of eclampsia develop, perhaps one out of four babies and one out of 10 mothers will die. The cause is unknown, though some have suggested that preeclampsia and eclampsia are triggered by a toxin (poison) produced by the placenta, the fetus-nourishing organ in the uterus.<\/p>\n
Rare (approx. 0.2% of all pregnancies in the United States) and serious pregnancy disorder. Eclampsia is characterized by convulsions, coma, high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and edema; signs of impending convulsions include headache, blurred vision, epigastric pain, and anxiety. Once the convulsions are controlled and emergency treatment of the pregnant woman is completed, delivery of the fetus is usually necessary (fetal mortality is 25%).<\/p>\n
Coma and\/or seizures that may occur during the last three months of pregnancy or just after giving birth. Symptoms leading to these complications include swelling of tissues caused by fluid retention, high blood pressure, and albumin in the urine.<\/p>\n
A serious and rare condition of late pregnancy in which the mother develops seizures or lapses into a coma. Eclampsia is almost always preceded by a condition called preeclampsia, in which the woman has swelling, high blood pressure, and protein in her urine. In about one pregnancy in 1,000, preeclampsia leads to eclampsia in late pregnancy, during labor or delivery, or after delivery. Eclampsia can be life-threatening and must be treated aggressively in the hospital to protect the lives of both the mother and the baby. The more severe the symptoms of preeclampsia, the more likely the condition will progress to eclampsia; eclampsia can often be prevented with early detection and treatment of preeclampsia.<\/p>\n
A rare and serious condition, affecting women either at the end of pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, in which the whole body is affected by convulsions and the patient eventually passes into a coma. Blood pressure is high, the urine contains proteins, and the ankles and other parts swell because of the accumulation of water in the tissues (edema). Eclampsia is a threat to the life of both baby and mother. It represents an advanced stage of toxemia of pregnancy and can be prevented by regular antenatal examinations.<\/p>\n
A rare disorder in which convulsions occur during late pregnancy. This condition occurs in around 50 out of every 100,000 pregnant women, especially in the later months and at the time of delivery, but in a few cases only after delivery has taken place. The cause is not known, although cerebral oedema is thought to occur. In practically all cases the kidneys are profoundly affected. Effective antenatal care should identify most women at risk of developing eclampsia.<\/p>\n
A severe hypertensive disorder of pregnancy characterized by convulsions and coma, typically occurring between 20 weeks\u2019 gestation and the end of the first postpartum week (and rarely, seen as long as 4 weeks postpartum). Eclampsia is the most serious complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). It occurs in 0.5% to 4.0% of all deliveries; roughly 25% of seizures occur within the first 72 hr of delivery. Perinatal maternal mortality is about 1%. Neonatal mortality (about 12%) usually occurs because of fetal hypoxia, complications of premature birth, inadequate intrauterine growth, or abrupt separation of the placenta.<\/p>\n
Eclampsia is a rare yet severe condition that can arise in a woman during late pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. It is marked by hypertension (high blood pressure), proteinuria (presence of protein in the urine), edema (fluid retention in body tissues), and the occurrence of seizures. This condition poses a life-threatening risk to both the mother and the baby.<\/p>\n
Eclampsia arises as a complication in cases of moderate or severe pre-eclampsia, excluding the mild form.<\/p>\n
The early signs of approaching eclampsia encompass headaches, disorientation, vision problems, and abdominal discomfort. If left untreated, seizures could ensue, followed by a state of unconsciousness and unresponsiveness known as a coma. Additionally, there could be a severe drop in blood platelet levels leading to bleeding, and potential impairment of liver and kidney functions.<\/p>\n
During pregnancy, it is crucial to diligently monitor blood pressure and proteinuria to promptly address any signs of impending eclampsia. If detected, immediate action, including delivery, often via caesarean section, along with the administration of antihypertensive and anticonvulsant drugs, becomes necessary. Some patients might require intensive care to prevent the onset of complications, such as kidney failure.<\/p>\n
After delivery, blood pressure typically has the potential to normalize within a few months, although it might still remain elevated. However, there is a possibility of eclampsia recurring in future pregnancies.<\/p>\n
A pregnancy-related toxemia characterized by elevated blood pressure and significant amounts of albumin in the urine. Without timely treatment, the condition can lead to severe seizures resembling epilepsy.<\/p>\n
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