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Could Severe Headaches And Edema In Legs Be Due To Preeclampsia?
my wife is 31 weeks pregnant and has chronic hypertension and has suddenly started having edema in the feet, hands, and face. she also has been having contractions dilated to a two and 50% effaced, having headaches, and back pain we are worried that these are bad sign s of preeclampsia.
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
Hi
I have gone through your wife complaints.
Sorry for your wife condition.is important to have heathy during pregnancy.its unfortunate some times these things happen.edema and hypertension are due to preeclamsia only.these are warning symptoms.dont neglect meet the obstrician immediately.
Thank you
Regards
Vasundhara
I have gone through your wife complaints.
Sorry for your wife condition.is important to have heathy during pregnancy.its unfortunate some times these things happen.edema and hypertension are due to preeclamsia only.these are warning symptoms.dont neglect meet the obstrician immediately.
Thank you
Regards
Vasundhara
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