Diseases

High Blood Pressure(Pregnancy Related)

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Chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia. This condition occurs in women with chronic hypertension before pregnancy who develop worsening high blood pressure and protein in the urine or other blood pressure relatedcomplications during pregnancy. Preeclampsia

SYMPTOMS

In addition to swelling, protein in the urine, and high blood pressure, preeclampsia symptoms can include:rapid weight gain caused by a significant increase in bodily fluid,abdominal pain,severe headaches,change in reflexes,reduced urine or no urine output,dizziness,excessive vomiting and nausea,vision changes.

CAUSES

High blood pressure during pregnancy poses various risks, including:decreased blood flow to the placenta,placental abruption,intrauterine growth restriction,injury to your other organs,premature delivery,future cardiovascular disease.