what is hypertension in pregnancy?
A patient is said to be hypertensive when his/her blood pressure[BP] remains consistently high when BP is measured on two or more occasions 4-6hours apart.

Normal BP rangers from 100/60mmHg to 135/85mmHg. BP greater than or equal to 140/90mmHg measured in two or more different occasions 4-6hrs apart is considered hypertension.

Hypertension in pregnancy also called pregnancy induced Hypertension(PIH) or preeclampsia or gestational hypertension is a common cause of maternal morbidity & mortality if not diagnose early & managed appropriately.
PIH can occur at any point in pregnancy usually after the 20th weeks of pregnancy.
Hypertension in pregnancy before the 20th weeks means that the person was already hypertensive before the pregnancy(pregestational hypertension).

Who are those at risk of PIH
1. it is common in first pregnancy
2. common with advance maternal age
3. Women who change their partner are at increased risk
4. obese women
5. previous history of PIH


what are the symptoms of PIH
Persons with PIH may complain of
1. Swelling of the legs which can progress to other part of the body
2. headache
3. blurred vision
4. vomiting
5. abdominal pain.


what are the complications of PIH[/b]
There are a lot of complications of PIH as it affects almost all the systems of the body.
women with PIH may have:
1. visual problems
2. liver disease as PIH can cause rupture of the liver capsule
3. convulsions.. the most feared complication.
4. Respiratory problems

How to prevent PIH
Every pregnant women is encourage to register for ante natal care(ANC) & be regular with her visits.
Good ANC visit will help the doctor detect the condition early & determine how to manage them as PIH is a high risk pregnancy.

Conclusion
PIH is a common condition in pregnancy. It increases the risk of maternal & perinatal morbidity & mortality, With proper ANC, the complications can be prevented.

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Freddonance:
what is hypertension in pregnancy?
Someone is said to have hypertension when his/her blood pressure[BP] remain elevated above the normal value when it is measured on two or more occasions 4-6hours apart.
hypertension in pregnancy also called pregnancy induced Hypertension(PIH) or preeclampsia or gestational hypertension is a common cause of maternal morbidity & mortality if not diagnosed early & managed appropriately.
PIH can occur at any point in pregnancy commonly after the 20th weeks of pregnancy but not before the 20th weeks. hypertension in pregnancy before the 20th weeks means that the person was already hypertensive before the pregnancy(pregestational hypertension).

Who are those at risk of PIH
1. it is common in first pregnancy
2. common with advance maternal age
3. Women who change their partner are at increased risk
4. obese women
5. previous history of PIH


what are the symptoms of PIH
Persons with PIH may complain of
1. edema of the leg which can progress to other part of the body
2. headache
3. blurred vision
4. vomiting
5. abdominal pain.


what are the complications of PIH
There are a lot of complications of PIH as it affect almost all the system...
women with PIH may have:
1. visual problems
2. liver disease as PIH can cause rupture of the liver capsule
3. convulsions.. the most feared complication.

How to prevent PIH
Every pregnant women are encouraged to register for ante natal care(ANC) & be regular with their visits.
Good ANC visit will help the doctor detect the condition early & determine how to manage them as PIH is a high risk pregnancy.

Conclusion
PIH is a common condition in pregnancy. It increases the risk of maternal & perinatal morbidity & mortality, With proper ANC, the complications can be prevented.

For further info contact the nearest hospital.

Freddonance:
what is hypertension in pregnancy?
A patient is said to be hypertensive when his/her blood pressure[BP] remains consistently high when BP is measured on two or more occasions 4-6hours apart.

Normal BP rangers from 100/60mmHg to 135/85mmHg. BP greater than or equal to 140/90mmHg measured in two or more different occasions 4-6hrs apart is considered hypertension.

Hypertension in pregnancy also called pregnancy induced Hypertension(PIH) or preeclampsia or gestational hypertension is a common cause of maternal morbidity & mortality if not diagnose early & managed appropriately.
PIH can occur at any point in pregnancy usually after the 20th weeks of pregnancy.
Hypertension in pregnancy before the 20th weeks means that the person was already hypertensive before the pregnancy(pregestational hypertension).

Who are those at risk of PIH
1. it is common in first pregnancy
2. common with advance maternal age
3. Women who change their partner are at increased risk
4. obese women
5. previous history of PIH


what are the symptoms of PIH
Persons with PIH may complain of
1. Swelling of the legs which can progress to other part of the body
2. headache
3. blurred vision
4. vomiting
5. abdominal pain.


what are the complications of PIH[/b]
There are a lot of complications of PIH as it affects almost all the systems of the body.
women with PIH may have:
1. visual problems
2. liver disease as PIH can cause rupture of the liver capsule
3. convulsions.. the most feared complication.
4. Respiratory problems

How to prevent PIH
Every pregnant women is encourage to register for ante natal care(ANC) & be regular with her visits.
Good ANC visit will help the doctor detect the condition early & determine how to manage them as PIH is a high risk pregnancy.

Conclusion
PIH is a common condition in pregnancy. It increases the risk of maternal & perinatal morbidity & mortality, With proper ANC, the complications can be prevented.

More discussion as comments come in

CC Seun.

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