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Preeclampsia

Toxemia with seizures

• Seizures
• Severe agitation
• Unconsciousness
• Muscle aches and pains 

Symtoms of preeclampsia include swelling of hands and face, gaining more than 2 pounds per week, headache, vision problems, and stomach pain. See preeclampsia.

The health care provider will perform a physical exam and rule out other possible causes of seizures. Blood pressure and breathing rate will be checked and monitored. Blood tests may be performed to check:

• Uric acid
• Creatinine (to evaluate kidney function)
• Liver function
• Platelet count

Review Date: 05/15/2006
Reviewed By: Melanie N. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMedHealthcare Network.