Preeclampsia -
Preeclampsia is a multi system disorder of unknown etiology characterized by development of hypertension to the extent of 140/90 mm Hg or more with proteinuria after the 20th week in a previously normotensive and non-proteinuric patient.
About 5-8% of all pregnancies are complicated with preeclampsia. Abnormal or rapid weight gain and edema over ankles are the main alarming sign and symptoms.
Eclampsia -
Preeclampsia when complicated with convulsion and/or coma is called eclampsia. Convulsion or fits are consist of four stages- premonitory, tonic, clonic and stage of coma. Mostly 50% fits occur during antepartum period (before the onset of labour).
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Preeclampsia is a multi system disorder of unknown etiology characterized by development of hypertension to the extent of 140/90 mm Hg or more with proteinuria after the 20th week in a previously normotensive and non-proteinuric patient.
About 5-8% of all pregnancies are complicated with preeclampsia. Abnormal or rapid weight gain and edema over ankles are the main alarming sign and symptoms.
Eclampsia -
Preeclampsia when complicated with convulsion and/or coma is called eclampsia. Convulsion or fits are consist of four stages- premonitory, tonic, clonic and stage of coma. Mostly 50% fits occur during antepartum period (before the onset of labour).
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