In the 'Symptoms - Reproductive - General' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about toxemia of pregnancy/preeclampsia/eclampsia:
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Have you experienced toxemia of pregnancy? It is further defined by the more recent terms, preeclampsia and eclampsia.
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"Don't know" |
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"No, definitely not" |
No history of toxemia of pregnancy |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Mildly in a past pregnancy (preeclampsia)" |
History of toxemia of pregnancy |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Seriously in past pregnancy (eclampsia)" |
History of toxemia of pregnancy |
A pre-existing condition |
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"It is a current problem" |
Having toxemia of pregnancy |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Eclampsia
Convulsions, unrelated to other cerebral conditions, in pregnant or puerperal women (women who have just given birth).
Preeclampsia (Toxemia Of Pregnancy)
A toxic condition developing in the last 4 or 5 months of pregnancy that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, generalized edema (especially hands, ankles, feet and face), albuminuria, severe headache, and visual disturbances. It used to be called toxemia of pregnancy.
Some rise in blood pressure is normal during pregnancy, but in preeclampsia the rise is dramatic and is accompanied by other changes. The most notable of these are high concentrations of protein in the urine and a tendency to swell up, especially in the face and hands. This can cause women with preeclampsia to put on several pounds in a few days.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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