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Preeclampsia

Alternative Names: Toxemia; Pregnancy-induced hypertension Symptoms: 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. Text Continues Below 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 Signs and tests: 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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