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Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Preeclampsia
Toxemia; Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Symptoms
- Edema (swelling of the hands and face present upon arising)
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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...
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