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what are the signs of pre elampsia
im just wondering what the signs of pre eclampsia are i have swollen feet really bad within 3 days the have swollen so bad i have stretch marks on my feet and ankles i have been feeling alot more tired and being sick quite alot its like morning sickness all over again could anyone tell me if these are a sign of pre eclampsia and also i havent been able to breath that well for the past few weeks if anyone can help plz leave a comment
oohh im 36 weeks pregnant
oohh im 36 weeks pregnant
i didn't notice swelling in my face when i had it. looking at pictures, i see it was there, but at the time by most noticable symptom was my swollen feet. they were huge. i had indentations from my flipflops, and they were still there hours after taking the flipflops off.
My BP was high.
My dr did a 24 hour urine collection to determine if my kidneys were spilling protein- they were. He also did blood work to check for liver function- my red blood cell counts were low indicating liver failure. An ultrasound confirmed that the placenta was calcifying. When he started these tests (all of which definitely indicated preeclampsia when the results came back), my only major noticable symptom was the extreme swelling in my feet. I didn't feel like my BP was high, but it was. He did the tests on Thurs/Fri and got the results Monday. He called me first thing Monday and told me i had to have a c-sec that day. By then, i had other symptoms emerge- tiredness, malaise, etc... But like i said, at the time of the tests which all indicated preeclampsia, it was just swelling.
My BP was high.
My dr did a 24 hour urine collection to determine if my kidneys were spilling protein- they were. He also did blood work to check for liver function- my red blood cell counts were low indicating liver failure. An ultrasound confirmed that the placenta was calcifying. When he started these tests (all of which definitely indicated preeclampsia when the results came back), my only major noticable symptom was the extreme swelling in my feet. I didn't feel like my BP was high, but it was. He did the tests on Thurs/Fri and got the results Monday. He called me first thing Monday and told me i had to have a c-sec that day. By then, i had other symptoms emerge- tiredness, malaise, etc... But like i said, at the time of the tests which all indicated preeclampsia, it was just swelling.
Other major signs also can include headaches, that aren't relieved by tylenol, and vision changes -- seeing spots when you are sitting / standing still (similar to what you might have if you rose too quickly)
high blood pressure plus lots of swelling especially in your face are signs of preclamsyia.
if your feet are swollen make sure you are elavating them every night.
if your feet are swollen make sure you are elavating them every night.
Shortness of breath and nausea are also symptoms.When do you see your OB next?
Make sure you tell him how you are feeling
Make sure you tell him how you are feeling
Swollen feet are a very normal part of pregnancy. If you are experiencing swelling in your hands and face then you may have reason to worry but even then it could just be swelling. Some other symptoms are changes in vision, high blood pressure, loosing protein in your urine, sudden weight gain.
Ultimately, only your doctor can tell if you have it, he should be checking your BP and urine at every visit.
Ultimately, only your doctor can tell if you have it, he should be checking your BP and urine at every visit.
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