Women's bodies are very fragile during pregnancy. Due to various reasons and improper diet, some expectant mothers may develop severe pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome, also known as preeclampsia. So, what is severe pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome? Let's learn more about it together!
Severe pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
Pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome (PIH) is a common and serious disease that affects the safety of both mother and baby. Improving prenatal examination and management can significantly reduce the maternal mortality rate caused by preeclampsia.
Among the 7485 maternal deaths in selected areas of China from 1984 to 1988, the top five main causes of death were obstetric bleeding, heart disease, preeclampsia, amniotic fluid embolism, and postpartum infection, accounting for 77.4% of all causes of death. The prevention and treatment of preeclampsia is extremely important.
Symptoms of severe pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
(1) Hypertension: Pregnant women have low blood pressure (i.e. baseline blood pressure) before pregnancy or 20 weeks, but after 20 weeks of pregnancy, blood pressure begins to rise by ≥ 18.7/12kPa (140/90mmHg), or systolic blood pressure exceeds 4kPa (30mmHg) of baseline blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure exceeds 2kPa (150mmHg) of baseline blood pressure.
(2) Proteinuria: The appearance of proteinuria often occurs slightly later than the increase in blood pressure, with a small amount, and may not be present at the beginning.
(3) Edema: Initially manifested as abnormal weight gain (latent edema), exceeding 0.5kg per week. If there is excessive fluid accumulation in the body, it can lead to clinically visible edema. Edema often starts from the ankle and gradually extends to the lower back, thighs, external genitalia, and abdomen, where it becomes depressed and called depressed edema.
Severe preeclampsia poses a significant threat to the physical health of pregnant women and requires high attention. If similar symptoms occur again, it is best to go to the hospital for examination, timely detection, and treatment. This will greatly increase the chances of cure and will not harm the health of the mother and fetus.
