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HELLP syndrome

Symptoms: Progressive nausea and vomiting Upper abdominal pain Headache 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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