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Toxemia
Toxemia, is an old term for pre-eclampsia, is a condition consisting of high blood pressure and protein in the urine that can occur during the second half of pregnancy. If untreated this can lead to a life-threatening seizure condition called eclampsia.
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A member asked:
Do a lot of people get toxemia?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are the most common symptoms of toxemia?
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A 51-year old asked:
what indicates toxemia? bp high number, low number, or is it just a change from previous?
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What is the heredity pattern of toxemia?
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A 40-year old asked:
What does it mean if someone dies of pneumonia due to toxemia?
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A 34-year old asked:
I am scared of having a seizure in toxemia, what are the chances?
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A 36-year old asked:
How much urine do doctors need to test for toxemia and how many times do they repeat the 24hour test?
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A 37-year old asked:
I suffered with toxemia two years ago, and since then have horrible pain in my neck--what can I do for it?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can toxemia cause Parkinson's?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is hypoglycemia related in any way to glaucoma or previous toxemia?
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A 44-year old asked:
My mom had bad toxemia and sisters all had preclampsia. What are my risks at 18 with first baby?
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A 47-year old asked:
My doctor is running tests for toxemia but my blood pressure isn't always high..could i still have it?
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A 42-year old asked:
why did daughter have seizures after delivery? toxemia
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A 25-year old asked:
What sort of disorder is toxemia with seizures (eclampsia )?
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A 20-year old male asked:
What are ways to prove mold exposure to be the cause of pre-eclampsia toxemia complications?
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A 47-year old asked:
Why does baby aspirin reduce risk of toxemia?
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A 36-year old female asked:
My first child was delivered by emergency c-section because I had a complete abruption caused by toxemia that was not treated. I was given high doses?
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A 26-year old asked:
What is Pre-Eclampsia?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What are signs of pre eclampsia ?
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A 46-year old asked:
How long does pre eclampsia last?
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Does Pre-eclampsia have lasting effects?
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A 24-year old male asked:
what is the first treatnent of pre-eclampsia??
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A 27-year old asked:
What are the chances of having consecutive cases of pre-eclampsia?
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A 34-year old asked:
Daughter has been diagnosed with pre eclampsia. I had it also. Related?
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A 29-year old asked:
I had pre eclampsia with my son. What are the chances I will get it again if I have another child?
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A 42-year old asked:
What are the chances of having a heathly pregnacy after severe pre-eclampsia?
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A 34-year old asked:
What does having blood poisoning mean?
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A 49-year old asked:
How do I know if I have blood poisoning?
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How long does blood poisoning take to treat?
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Is septicemia the same thing as "blood poisoning"?
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