Contents:
- Medical Video: Preeclampsia Video - Brigham and Women's Hospital
- 5 Signs of preeclampsia in pregnant women
- 1. High blood pressure
- 2. The presence of protein in the urine
- 3. Swelling
- 4. Headaches
- 5. Sudden weight gain
Medical Video: Preeclampsia Video - Brigham and Women's Hospital
Rising blood pressure is one of the most common changes during pregnancy. Yes, high blood pressure during pregnancy is quite worrying because the period if it keeps happening is no longer a normal thing and can be a sign of preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a condition of high blood pressure during pregnancy that appears in the 20th week. This complication is quite serious and threatens the life of both mother and fetus.
Then, what are the signs of preeclampsia that should be noted by the mother?
5 Signs of preeclampsia in pregnant women
The following are various signs of preeclampsia in pregnant women to watch out for, namely:
1. High blood pressure
This sign of preeclampsia is usually the most common and easily detected. This condition is characterized by blood pressure in the number 140/90 even more. If this condition occurs in the 20th week of pregnancy while you have not had a history of high blood pressure, then immediately consult a doctor for further examination.
2. The presence of protein in the urine
Proteinuria or the presence of protein in the urine also usually marks the condition of preeclampsia. Because, preeclampsia can damage the kidneys which function to filter fluids in the body.
Finally, the protein that must be absorbed by the blood to flow throughout the body actually enters the urine until it is finally released from the body. As a result, many beneficial proteins that actually disappear from the body.
3. Swelling
Swelling is indeed a very normal condition during pregnancy. Usually this condition attacks the legs so that it looks bigger than usual.
However, when your face, eyes and hands also swell, you need to suspect that this is a sign of preeclampsia. If you experience this, immediately consult a doctor.
4. Headaches
A good headache that feels blunt, heavy, and also throbbing can be one of the symptoms of preeclampsia that cannot be underestimated. Especially if this condition often starts at the age of 20 pregnancies.
If the headache does not disappear after you lie down and even with changes in vision and sensitivity to light, immediately consult a doctor.
5. Sudden weight gain
A sudden increase of one kilogram of body weight a week can be a feature of you experiencing preeclampsia. Because the damaged blood vessels allow water to leak and enter various body tissues and not enter the kidneys to be excreted in the urine.
In addition, signs of other preeclampsia that you should be aware of are nausea, vomiting, abdominal and shoulder pain, and blurred vision.
If you experience various signs above, immediately consult your obstetrician. The reason is, if this condition is not quickly handled, it will cause a condition that is more severe and dangerous for the fetus.
