19 Treatments for HELLP Syndrome

10 Tests 1 Medical Procedures 1 Surgical Procedures 6 Prescribed Medications

1 Over the Counter Medications

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Tests for HELLP Syndrome

1. Liver Function Tests Liver function tests help determine the health of your liver by measuring levels of proteins, enzymes, or bilirubin in your blood. Many tests can be performed on th...  More

2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

3. Partial Thromboplastin Time A partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test helps doctors assess your body's ability to form blood clots. Each time you bleed, it triggers a series of reactions k...  More

4. Fibrinogen Assay Test A fibrinogen activity test is also known as a factor I assay. It is used to determine the level of fibrinogen in your blood. Fibrinogen , or factor I, is a blood pl...  More

5. Fibrin-Fibrinogen Split Products (FDP) Assay Fibrin degradation products (FDP) are substances that remain in your bloodstream after your body dissolves a blood clot. Clot dissolving is managed and regulated by...  More

6. SerumAspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Level Test Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme found in various parts of the body. The highest concentrations are found in muscle, heart, and liver. A small amount o...  More

7. Serum Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Level Test An alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test measures the level of ALT enzyme in your blood. ALT is an enzyme produced by liver cells. It helps the body metabolize protei...  More

8. Serum Total Bilirubin Test Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is in everyone's blood and stool. If you notice a yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, this is called jaundice...  More

9. Prothrombin Time Test A prothrombin time (PT) test, measures the amount of time it takes for your blood plasma to clot. Prothrombin, also known as factor ll, is just one of many plasma p...  More

10. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of...  More

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Medical Procedures for HELLP Syndrome

1. Induction of Labor Induction of labor involves using artificial means to assist the mother in delivering her baby.  More

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Surgical Procedures for HELLP Syndrome

1. Cesarean Section A cesarean section-more commonly known as C-section-is the surgical delivery of a baby. It involves one incision in the mother's abdomen and another in the ute...  More

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Prescribed Medications for HELLP Syndrome

1. magnesium sulfate(Sulfamag )

2. dexamethasone(Decadron , others...) Close DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions tre...  More

3. labetalol(Trandate , Normodyne) LABETALOL (la BET a lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high ...  More

4. hydralazine(Apresoline ) HYDRALAZINE (hye DRAL a zeen) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to tre...  More

5. dexamethasone injection(Dexasone , others...) Close DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated incl...  More

6. betamethasone BETAMETHASONE (bay ta METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. It is used to treat asthma, allergies...  More

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Over the Counter Medications for HELLP Syndrome

1. magnesium sulfate(Epsom Salt )

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