Best Doctors for Eclampsia Treatment in Visakhapatnam

Eclampsia is a serious complication that develops during pregnancy. It is a combination of high blood pressure and seizures. It usually occurs after 20 weeks of gestation or during the postpartum period. Most common symptoms seen in eclamptic patients are nausea , vomiting , severe headaches ,edema ,vision problems. It is seen in Women who are pregnant for the first time, have a history of hypertension, are over 35 years old, or are obese are at increased risk of developing eclampsia.

Diagnosis of eclampsia can be done with the help of urinalysis, liver function tests, and chemistry. There will be Elevations of serum creatinine levels, bilirubin levels, and proteinuria. Treatment for eclampsia includes medical and surgical procedures. It can be treated with the help of Antihypertensives like labetalol, magnesium sulphate. If left untreated, eclampsia can lead to serious health problems for both the mother and baby. Most serious complications seen in eclampsia are Renal failure, Hepatic failure, heart failure. In baby we will see rupture of placenta, premature deliveries, intrauterine growth restriction. Rare complications of Eclampsia are mother and fetal death.