Hypertension induced by Pregnancy

Hypertension has become common disorder in almost in human beings. Due to several factors such as mental tension, smoking, drug addiction, work pressure etc., humans are beings suffered from many hypertensions related disorders. One of the most common yet severe hyper tension disorders is PIH (Pregnancy induced hypertension). Many women all over the world are being suffered from this disorder. In this article, preliminary overview on PIH along with its complications associated has been described. Further, several counter measures are described for preventing this severe PIH.

There are 3 different types of Hypertensions induced during pregnancy namely

Chronic Hypertension: In this condition women are having high blood pressure of 140/80 before pregnancy or in early weeks of pregnancy.
Gestational Hypertension (GH): Hypertension which develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy is termed to be Gestational Hypertension.

Preeclampsia

This a serious condition where it included both Chronic Hypertension and Gestational hypertension which results in damage of several other organs like liver, Kidney, Pulmonary Edema, Seizures if left untreated it may results in death of both mother and baby.

ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS

In pregnant women, Hypertension became one of the hazardous problems. Due to hypertension especially in case of PIH, there may be severe health impact both for mother and baby. Likewise, many other risk factors are also making critical impact on both baby and mother health.

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms for Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia Includes

 •Proteinuria (Proteins in Urine)
•Headache and Dizziness
•Edema
•Nausea or vomiting
•Blurred Vision or Temporary loss

 DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

The Diagnosis for Gestational Hypertension and preeclampsia are similar. If Blood pressure is 140/90 or more after 20 weeks of pregnancy then it termed to be GH or Preeclampsia. Other diagnosis techniques include high proteins in urine (Proteinuria). Minoxidil a vasodilator is used to treat hypertension in pregnancy. Other medications include Methyldopa, Labetalol, Beta Blockers (Other than Atenolol), Slow Release Nifedipine and Diuretic.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

We can control high blood pressure by taking healthy diet along with exercises.
•Usage of Salt should be reduced than normal.
•Drinking plenty of water helps to reduce hypertension.
•Taking medicines in timely manner helps to maintain Blood pressure in normal condition.
 •Avoid Smoking and Drinking of alcohol.

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