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What Causes High BP In Pregnancy?

I am 36 weeks pregnent. Till now I had a very health pregnency ...even now Ifeel absolutly ok...and am working from home.Suddenly on Thursday my dr said I have high bp 130/90......then on sunday iotwas 120/70...again yeday and today it is 140/100 and 150 / 96...I dont understand ...whats going on..I have just traces of protien in myurine...and no swelling or headache on my hands and face....Is it preeclampsiaor something risky?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the BP is said to be high when the BP is more than or equal to 140/90 on two readings taken 6 hours apart.Traces of protein in urine along with high BP suggests preeclampsia.But nothing to worry regarding high BP as you are already 36 weeks.There might be no chance for growth restriction of fetus as the high BP is present in late months of pregnancy.So relax.Avoid stress.The high BP can be controlled by medication.Take high protein diet.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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What Causes High BP In Pregnancy?

Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the BP is said to be high when the BP is more than or equal to 140/90 on two readings taken 6 hours apart.Traces of protein in urine along with high BP suggests preeclampsia.But nothing to worry regarding high BP as you are already 36 weeks.There might be no chance for growth restriction of fetus as the high BP is present in late months of pregnancy.So relax.Avoid stress.The high BP can be controlled by medication.Take high protein diet. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha