Eclampsia

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Eclampsia

ECLAMPSIA

• Seizures
• Severe agitation
• Unconsciousness for a variable period of time
• possible musculoskeletal aches and pains after an event caused by trauma

• Nondependent edema (swelling of the hands and face which is present upon arising). Some dependent edema -- that is, swelling of the feet and ankles -- is considered normal with pregnancy.
• Unintentional weight gain in excess of 2 pounds per week. It may be a very sudden gain over 1 to 2 days.
• Headache which is resistant to treatment with usual pain medications.
• Visual disturbances.
• Epigastric or upper abdominal pain.

ECLAMPSIA

• Involuntary movements (tonic-clonic seizures) occur.
• The relaxation phase of deep-tendon reflexes may be prolonged.
• Breathing (respiration) may cease for brief periods (apnea).
• Physical evidence of trauma may be noted.
• Infrequently, an eye examination may note retinal changes caused by hypertension.

PREECLAMPSIA

• Documented weight gain occurs.
• Nondependent edema occurs.
• Blood pressure is high (140/90 millimeters mercury or greater) Protein is noted in urine (proteinuria).
• The platelet count is less than 100,000/FL (thrombocytopenia).
• Liver function tests are elevated.

Eclampsia or preeclampsia may also alter the results of the following tests:

• Hematocrit
• Serum chloride
• Uric acid
• Creatinine
• CBC
• Blood differential

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