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- Alternate name: Pregnancy-induced hypertension, toxemia
- Prevalence: 5-8% of pregnanciesPreeclampsia Foundation: About Preeclampsia
- Fairly common
- Determined: After 20 weeks of pregnancyPreeclampsia Foundation: About Preeclampsia
- Can lead to eclampsia
- Dangerous if left untreated
- Recent studies linking it to heart disease
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Preeclampsia is a problem that can arise during pregnancy. Typically, preeclampsia affects women after 20 weeks gestation.Preeclampsia Foundation: About Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia involves an elevated blood pressure and a high protein concentration in the urine.AAFP: Preeclampsia
Women at Risk
- Pregnant for first time
- Previous family history
- Carrying twins
- Pregnant teenagers
- Already have hypertension or kidney disease
- Over the age of 40
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Preeclampsia Treatment Options
- MayoClinic.com: Preeclampsia: Treatment
Preclampsia Holistic and Alternative Treatment
- Alive: Pre-eclampsia
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