Preeclampsia - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Pre-eclampsia also called toxemia is a dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and often a significant amount of protein in the urine usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women.

Symptoms-

Blurred vision

Decreased urine output

Hands and face swelling

High blood pressure

Impaired liver function

Light sensitivity

Low levels of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia)

Nausea or vomiting

Proteinuria

Severe and persistent headache

Shortness of breath

Sudden weight gain

Temporary loss of vision

Upper abdominal pain

Causes-

Autoimmune disorders

Blood vessel problems

First pregnancy

History of chronic High blood pressure

History of migraines

History of Pre-eclampsia

In vitro fertilization

Interval between pregnancies

Kidney disease

Lupus

Multiple pregnancies

Obesity

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Unhealthy diet

Specialists to visit
Maternal-Foetal Medicine Specialist
Neonatologist
Gynecologist and Obstetrician

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References
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
http://americanpregnancy.org
https://www.preeclampsia.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com