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Date Posted: 17:55:11 07/15/12 Sun
Author: d
Subject: fb146

What is Eclampsia?
Preeclampsia FAQ
Eclampsia is one of the most serious complications of severe preeclampsia. In the developed world, it is exceedingly rare and nearly always treatable if appropriate intervention is promptly sought. According to "Pre-Eclampsia: The Facts" (Redman, Walker, copyright 92), Pre-eclampsia is so named because it was originally identified as a disorder preceding eclampsia, although it is now known that eclamptic convulsions is only one of the several potential complications of the disease.
How is Eclampsia Treated?
Preeclampsia FAQ
The standard course of treatment for eclampsia is magnesium sulfate. This simple salt saves mothers lives. According to the Collaborative Eclampsia Trial (CLASP) published in The Lancet, June 95, women on magnesium sulfate had Babies of mothers on magnesium were in better condition after delivery and less likely to need special care; Nevertheless, magnesium sulfate, is not a benign drug and must be used by a skilled health care provider with appropriate support facilities.
What is Pre-Eclampsia or Toxemia?
Lakeland OB/GYN - Lakeland Florida - women's care services r...
Pre-eclampsia or Toxemia is high blood pressure during pregnancy. It occurs only during pregnancy and most often shows up in the 3rd and final trimester although it can occur in the late 2nd trimester. It can be very dangerous and lead to dangerous seizures which we call eclampsia. There is no cure for this disease except for delivery. During the delivery process you may receive medication to prevent seizures and also to lower your blood pressure.
What is the definition of the term eclampsia?
Preeclampsia FAQ
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek eklampsis sudden flashing, from eklampein to shine forth, from ex- out + lampein to shine a convulsive state; especially : an attack of convulsions during pregnancy or parturition - eclamp·tic /i-'klam(p)-tik/ adjective
How Is Pre-eclampsia Treated?
Pre-eclampsia - Vancouver Washington, WA, Portland Oregon, O...
The treatment for pre-eclampsia is delivery. So if the disease is mild and you're within a few weeks of your due date, your doctor will induce labor. If you develop pre-eclampsia before your baby can be safely delivered, your doctor may recommend bed rest at home and consider antihypertensive medications to bring your blood pressure under control.
What is Pre-Eclampsia (Toxemia Of Pregnancy)?
Columbia Behavioral Cardiovascular Health & Hypertension...
In some women the blood pressure may increase during the later stages of pregnancy (20 weeks or more), sometimes in association with swelling of the ankles. There is also a marked gain in weight, which is not due to overeating, but to retention of salt and water. This condition has various names, the commonest being pre-eclampsia.
I'm pregnant and my doctor says my blood pressure is high. Does this mean I have pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia - Vancouver Washington, WA, Portland Oregon, O...
Not necessarily. Pre-eclampsia is almost always accompanied by other symptoms, such as protein in your urine and excessive swelling. Your doctor will continue to monitor your blood pressure and watch out for these symptoms. If they don't develop, then you probably won't get pre-eclampsia. Women who have chronic hypertension are more at risk to get superimposed pre-eclampsia than the general population.
Will cutting out salt lower my chances of developing pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia - Vancouver Washington, WA, Portland Oregon, O...
No. While too much sodium is never good, you need salt to help promote the flow of fluid in your body. Talk to your doctor about how much salt is safe to consume during pregnancy. Reviewed By: Peter Chen, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.
What are the signs of pre-eclampsia?
Most frequently asked Ask the Experts questions
Oedema, when your ankles and hands swell slightly, is common during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. While it can be uncomfortable, it's not dangerous. For more, see our article on oedema. If, however, you notice sudden swelling of your face and hands, it could be something serious and even life-threatening - pre-eclampsia, or severely elevated blood pressure. See our article for more information:
I have developed pre-eclampsia during my pregnancy. Will it go after the birth of my baby?
Patient Information - Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-eclampsia is a fairly common (10%) complication of a first pregnancy. Although there are many theories nobody knows exactly why women develop it. The most effective way of dealing with pre-eclampsia is to deliver the baby and if the pregnancy is well advanced this solution poses no difficulty for the mother and baby. It may however pose problems if the baby is very premature. Pre-eclampsia almost invariably settles within the first six weeks of giving birth and usually will no re-occur.
Can a blood test predict pre-eclampsia? and will it help us?
MCH - OB/GYN Chief Clinical Coordinator's Corner
The pre-eclampsia syndrome, despite having been recognized for millennia, continues to remain an enigma. Complicating 5 per cent of pregnancies, it is a leading cause of maternal death and preterm birth worldwide, and is a major public health problem. Its etiology remains elusive, and, at present, the only definitive treatment is delivery. Prediction is also problematic, and no currently available clinical test is able to determine who will develop the syndrome during pregnancy, or when.
How Do I Know I Have It?
Pre-eclampsia - Vancouver Washington, WA, Portland Oregon, O...
If you have mild pre-eclampsia, you may not notice any symptoms at all. But during each prenatal visit, your health-care provider will measure your blood pressure, test your urine, and be on the lookout for other early signs of the disease - a good reason not to miss any of your checkups. If pre-eclampsia isn't brought under control, the disease may progress to eclampsia.
How Can I Prevent It?
Pre-eclampsia - Vancouver Washington, WA, Portland Oregon, O...
There is no known way to prevent pre-eclampsia, but with good prenatal care, you can catch the condition early and keep it under control. This involves seeing your caregiver often so she can keep tabs on your blood pressure and monitor the amount of protein in your urine. Some studies show that taking low doses of aspirin every day may prevent pre-eclampsia from recurring.
What Do All of Those Initials Mean?
Pre-eclampsia - Vancouver Washington, WA, Portland Oregon, O...
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How can periodontal disease cause a pre-term or low birth weight baby?
Fresh Breath
The cause is thought to be a labour-inducing chemical called prostaglandin that is found in oral bacteria. Very high levels of prostaglandin are found in women with severe periodontal disease. Another recent study has also found a possible link between periodontal bacteria and pre-eclampsia*. The study found that 50% of placentas from women with pre-eclampsia were positive for one or more periodontal pathogens, compared to just 14.3% in the control group.
Should we perform routine urine dipstick protein screening in our prenatal clinic?
MCH Frequently Asked Questions
No, the urine dipstick tests are not sensitive, nor specific enough for routine screening for pre-eclampsia. There is more to the story, though. See below. (WORD 71k)
Are there times during pregnancy when I should not be getting massage?
Massage FAQ - Isis Maternity
There are some circumstances under which massage therapy during pregnancy would not be advisable. These may include complications in pregnancy such as: Early labor, miscarriage threat, placental or cervical dysfunction • Gestational Edema Proteinuria Hypertension (GEPH) • Eclampsia • Gestational Diabetes
when should you be admitted to the hospital?
Frquently Asked Questions
When vasa previa is diagnosed prenatally, it makes sense to hospitalize the mother in the third trimester (after 27-28 weeks), and deliver her by Cesarean section at about 35 weeks. She may require delivery earlier should bleeding occur. Why hospitalize the mother? In the event that the membranes should rupture and bleeding ensues, rapid delivery is possible in hospital, whereas in the time it takes the mother to arrive in hospital from home, the fetus will most likely be dead.
Do I always need an episiotomy?
Lakeland OB/GYN - Lakeland Florida - women's care services r...
episiotomy is a "cut" the physician or midwife makes at the time of delivery at the vagina in order to facilitate delivery and avoid a large tear. They are not automatic and is a last minute decision if you need one or not. It is the philosophy of this office to avoid an episiotomy if possible. Swelling during pregnancy is common and normal in most circumstances. It does not occur in all pregnancies. It will go away in 1 - 2 weeks after delivery.
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