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Preeclampsia

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Preeclampsia

• Edema (swelling of the hands and face present upon arising)
• Weight gain
  • In excess of 2 pounds per week
  • Of sudden onset, over 1 to 2 days
• Headaches

Note: Some swelling of the feet and ankles is considered normal with pregnancy.

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

• Decreased urine output
• Nausea and vomiting
• Facial swelling
• High blood pressure
• Agitation
• Vision changes (flashing lights in the eyes)
• Abdominal pain

• Documented weight gain
• Swelling in the upper body
• Elevated blood pressure
• Proteinuria (protein noted in urine)
• Thrombocytopenia (platelet count less than 100,000)
• Elevated liver function tests

Preeclampsia may also alter the results of some laboratory tests.

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