Preventing Eclampsia: Risk Factors, Early Detection, and Treatment Approaches

Abstract

Eclampsia is a serious complication and the common cause of death in pregnancy. Eclampsia can be diagnosed on the base of seizures, high blood pressure, proteinuria, headache, visual disturbance, enema and abdominal pain. Some certain factor may increase the chance of eclampsia which include preeclampsia history, first pregnancy, severe hypertension, age obesity and pre-existing conditions. We may not prevent the eclampsia but safety measure can be taken to reduce the risk like prenatal care, managing pre-existing conditions, taking aspirin, maintain healthy weight, managing the stress or balance nutrients. Eclampsia treatment may depend upon seizures and preventing complications for mother and baby which may include anticonvulsant medication, blood pressure control, delivery, supportive care and steroid for fatal lungs development. Goals of this research were to take an overview of the analysis, risk factor, prevention, and treatment of eclampsia and the essential for enhanced care by mother.