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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Upper Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy

Health Encyclopedia: Hellp Syndrome

Symptoms
  • Progressive nausea and vomiting
  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Vision problems

Signs and tests

During a physical examination, the doctor may discover upper abdominal tenderness, especially in the right upper quadrant. The liver may be enlarged.

Liver function tests (liver enzyme tests) may be elevated. Red blood cell and platelet counts may be low.


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