How do I avoid preeclampsia

 

How do I avoid preeclampsia

•   Eclampsia

Preeclampsia is high blood pressure during pregnancy, accompanied by the presence of protein in the urine, which is an indication of malfunctioning kidney function, and when these symptoms are present, further tests should be done to ensure that the woman has pre-eclampsia.
Pre-eclampsia occurs later in pregnancy, some women with chronic high blood pressure get worse during pregnancy, while women in their teens and over 35 years have an increased chance of developing preeclampsia.
There are many factors that increase the risk of developing pre-eclampsia, such as being overweight, having diabetes, kidney disease, atherosclerosis, or having a family history of the disease.

• Symptoms of preeclampsia

1. Swelling of the body and limbs.
2. Constant suffering from headaches and blurred vision
3. Unpleasant pain in the right side of the abdomen.
4. Abnormally high blood pressure.
5. Weight gain.

• How to avoid preeclampsia

1. Avoid excessive weight gain, so you should reduce fats and carbohydrates in food.
2. Avoid foods that contain a large amount of sodium such as: canned foods, pickles, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
3. Consuming adequate amounts of water helps reduce high blood pressure, and cleanses the body of toxins that cause high blood pressure in pregnant women.
4. Avoid caffeine because it causes high blood pressure, and increases stomach acidity in pregnant women.
5. Resting, lying down and elevating the feet will help reduce blood pressure and relieve swollen feet.
6. Sleeping enough hours, not less than eight hours, because feeling tired is not a good sign of pregnancy, and therefore blood pressure rises.
7. Exercising to maintain blood circulation and lower blood pressure during pregnancy.
8. Avoid psychological pressure, because it helps raise blood pressure, and affects pregnant women in the advanced stages of pregnancy, and to get rid of stress, it is preferable to practice relaxation or neck massage.

See your doctor right away if you have a headache, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, or frequent urination; Because these symptoms are the first signs of preeclampsia.