What is eclampsia?
Eclampsia is a seizure, attack in pregnant women during preeclampsia.
Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. Eclampsia is a condition when a pregnant woman with preeclampsia has a seizure. Eclampsia is a rare but serious complication of preeclampsia. A seizure is considered an episode of shaking, confusion, and disorientation, caused by abnormal brain activity.
Eclampsia usually develops after the twentieth week of pregnancy.
Risk factors for eclampsia include:
- Pregnancy with twins;
- An autoimmune disease;
- A pregnant woman has an unhealthy diet or is obese;
- Diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease;
- The pregnant woman is under 17 years of age or over 35 years of age;
- This is your first pregnancy;
- A family history of preeclampsia or eclampsia.
There are certain warning signs that may occur before an episode of eclampsia, including:
- Severe headache;
- Difficulty breathing;
- Nausea or vomiting;
- Trouble urinating or not urinating often;
- Abdominal pain;
- Blurred vision;
- Swelling of the limbs or face.
Common symptoms of eclampsia include:
- Seizures;
- Severe distress or confusion;
- Loss of consciousness.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24333-eclampsia
