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Preeclampsia
Symptoms
The changes associated with preeclampsia do not necessarily have discernable symptoms, but may cause any or all of the following: Headaches
Vision changes, including temporary loss of vision, sensitivity to light, blurry vision, spots, auras, or flashes of light; or improvement of vision in farsighted women
Excessive swelling that does not go away (edema)
Sudden weight gain (more than 2 pounds in a week or 6 pounds in a month)
Racing pulse, mental confusion, heightened anxiety, feeling “out of breath”
Pain in the stomach, right shoulder, or lower back
Abnormally strong reflexes (hyperflexia)
Last updated: 29-Mar-07
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