Preeclampsia is a pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure and indications of organ damage, most often the liver and kidneys. Preeclampsia generally develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women with normal blood pressure. Preeclampsia, if left untreated, can cause significant, even deadly, problems for both you and your baby. If you have preeclampsia, the most effective therapy is to have your baby delivered. Even after the baby is born, it may take some time for you to recover.

If you are diagnosed with preeclampsia too early in your pregnancy, you and your doctor will confront a difficult challenge. Your baby requires more time to grow, but you must avoid putting yourself or your baby in danger of major problems. Preeclampsia can sometimes occur after a baby is born, a condition known as postpartum preeclampsia. Cloudnine Hospital Jayanagar has expert gynecologists and obstetrics for your treatment. Make an appointment through Credihealth now.

 

Symptoms of preeclampsia

Preeclampsia can occur without any symptoms. High blood pressure can develop gradually or suddenly. Monitoring your blood pressure is an important aspect of prenatal care since an increase in blood pressure is often the first symptom of preeclampsia. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher, recorded on two separate occasions at least four hours apart, is considered abnormal. Preeclampsia may also cause the following signs and symptoms:

  • Excess protein in your urine (proteinuria) or other symptoms of renal disease
  • Unbearable headaches.
  • Changes in vision, such as momentary blindness, impaired vision, or light sensitivity.
  • Upper abdominal discomfort, generally on the right side under the ribs.
  • Vomiting or nausea.
  • Urine production has decreased.
  • Platelet levels in your blood are low (thrombocytopenia).
  • Impairment of liver function
  • Breathing difficulties are caused by fluid in the lungs.

Preeclampsia can cause rapid weight gain and swell (edema), especially in the face and hands. However, because similar symptoms occur in many normal pregnancies, they are not considered trustworthy indicators of preeclampsia.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, get a check-up from the best doctors at Cloudnine Jayanagar Hospital. You can book an online consultation through Credihealth for the first appointment.

Treatment for preeclampsia

Delivery is the most effective therapy for preeclampsia. Until your blood pressure drops, you are at a higher risk of seizures, placental abruption, stroke, and perhaps serious bleeding. Of course, if your pregnancy is too early, the delivery may not be the best option for your child. If you’re diagnosed with preeclampsia, your doctor will tell you how frequently you’ll need to come in for prenatal checkups, which will most likely be more frequently than is normally advised for pregnancy. You’ll also require more regular blood tests, ultrasounds, and non-stress testing than in a normal pregnancy. Preeclampsia therapy options include:

  • Medication
  • Bed rest was formerly regularly prescribed for mothers suffering from preeclampsia. However, research has not proved that this technique is beneficial, and it can raise your risk of blood clots as well as have an influence on your economic and social lives. Bed rest is no longer advised for the majority of women.
  • Severe preeclampsia may necessitate hospitalization. Your doctor may do regular nonstress tests or biophysical profiles in the hospital to check your baby’s well-being and assess the volume of amniotic fluid. A paucity of amniotic fluid indicates a problem with the baby’s blood supply.
  • If you are diagnosed with preeclampsia at the end of your pregnancy, your doctor may advise you to induce labor immediately. Your cervix’s preparedness, whether it’s starting to open (dilate), thin (efface), or soften (ripen), may also play a role in determining whether or not labor will be induced. It may be impossible to consider your baby’s gestational age or the condition of your cervix in severe instances. If you are unable to wait, your doctor may induce labor or arrange a C-section immediately. To avoid seizures, you may be given magnesium sulfate intravenously during delivery. It may take some time after birth for high blood pressure and other preeclampsia symptoms to resolve.

All treatment options are available at Cloudnine Hospital Jayanagar. You can book any diagnostic tests through Credihealth at a discounted price.