Preeclampsia Specialists in Beadon Street, Kolkata, West Bengal

What is Preeclampsia?

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by the new onset of high blood pressure and signs of organ damage, most often affecting the kidneys and liver, typically developing after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It is thought to originate from abnormal development of the placenta's blood vessels, which leads to widespread effects on the mother's blood vessels and organ function. If left untreated, it can progress to eclampsia, involving seizures, or other life-threatening complications for both mother and baby, making regular prenatal monitoring essential for early detection.

Causes of Preeclampsia

Thought to result from abnormal development of the placenta's blood supply early in pregnancy, leading to reduced blood flow and the release of substances into the maternal bloodstream that damage blood vessel function throughout the body. Risk factors include first pregnancy, a personal or family history of preeclampsia, chronic high blood pressure or kidney disease, obesity, multiple gestation, and certain autoimmune conditions. Advanced maternal age also increases risk.

Symptoms of Preeclampsia

High blood pressure detected during prenatal visits, protein in the urine, severe headaches that do not resolve with typical pain relief, visual disturbances such as blurred vision or light sensitivity, upper abdominal pain particularly under the ribs, sudden swelling of the face and hands, shortness of breath, rapid weight gain from fluid retention

Treatment & Types of Preeclampsia in Beadon Street, Kolkata, West Bengal

Close monitoring of blood pressure, urine protein, and fetal well-being is central to management, with blood pressure-lowering medications used to control severe hypertension. Magnesium sulfate is given to prevent progression to seizures in severe cases. The only definitive cure is delivery of the baby and placenta, so the timing of delivery is carefully balanced between the risks of prematurity to the baby and the risks of continuing the pregnancy to the mother.

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