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The only way to cure preeclampsia is to deliver the baby. However, if that delivery would be very early (premature), the disease can be managed by bed rest, close monitoring, and delivery as soon as the fetus has a good chance of surviving outside the womb. Sometimes, medicines ...[read article]

Tests for Preeclampsia

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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ...  More
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Blood pressure measurement is the non-invasive measurement of the pressure exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of the body''s arteries.The purpo...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A protein urine test measures the amount of proteins, such as albumin, found in a urine sample.A blood test may also be done to measure the level of albumin. See�...  More
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A platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot.  More
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Common tests that are used to evaluate liver function include:.Albumin Alpha-1 antitrypsin ALP ALT AST Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT) Prothrombin time.Plea...  More
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Fibrinogen is a protein produced by the liver. This protein helps stop bleeding by helping blood clots to form.  More
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Quantitative D-Dimer Assay Test
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Alanine transaminase(ALT) is an enzyme found in the highest amounts in the liver. Injury to the liver results in release of the substance into the blood.This articl...  More
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Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as liver, anchovies, mackerel,...  More
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AST(aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in high amounts in heart muscle and liver and skeletal muscle cells. It is also found in lesser amounts in other ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Preeclampsia

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Induction of labor involves using artificial means to assist the mother in delivering her baby.Labor is brought on, or induced, when the pregnancy has extended sign...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Preeclampsia

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A C-section, also called a cesarean section, is the delivery of a baby through a surgical opening in the lower belly area.Abdominal delivery; Abdominal birth; Cesar...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Preeclampsia

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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
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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
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Self Care for Preeclampsia

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Bed Rest
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Herbs and Supplements for Preeclampsia What's this?

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L-arginine was first isolated in 1886. In 1932, L-arginine was found to be required for the generation of urea, which is necessary for the removal of toxic ammonia ...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. It is an essential element in several metabolic pathways. Selenium deficiency can occur in areas w...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin, which is involved in vital metabolic processes in the body, and is necessary for normal cell function, growth, and energy pro...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Lycopene is a carotenoid, and is present in human serum, liver, adrenal glands, lungs, prostate, colon, and skin at higher levels than other carotenoids. Lycopene h...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in high levels in foods such as green vegetables, egg yolk, kiwi fruit, grapes, orange juice, zucchini, squash, and corn. For some c...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a dietary omega-6 fatty acid found in many plant oil extracts. Commercial products are typically made from seed extracts from evening ...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Chinese herbalists have relied on rhubarb rhizomes and roots for thousands of years. The rhizomes and roots contain powerful anthraquinones and tannins that act as ...  More
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Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied...  More
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