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What are the names of the two different steroid drugs that may be administered to pregnant women diagnosed with severe Pre-eclampsia before they are 34 weeks pregnant?
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∙ 12y ago
betamethasone and dexamethasone
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betamethasone and dexamethasone
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Why do you give betamethasone to pregnant women diagnosed with severe Preeclampsia before they are 34 weeks pregnant?
Administration of betamethasone can improve the fetal lung performance and maturation
What does a pregnant female who presents with hypertension indicate?
Preeclampsia.
Do you devolop preeclampsia because you have psoriasis?
Preeclampsia is water retention in pregnant women. I had it when I was pregnant with my twins and barely urinated for 3 weeks. It can be dangerous if left unchecked. As for the psoriasis link, I very seriously doubt it. I do not have psoriasis and I was preeclampsic.
What are the risk factors for getting pregnant one month after giving birth premature due to preeclampsia?
I had preeclampsia toximia and was told to wait at least 5 yrs before I got pregnant again as I could develop the same again
You are 38 weeks pregnant and feel dizzy with a bit of a headache what does this mean?
Either high blood pressure or preeclampsia
Is it safe to take 5-htp while pregnant?
Although there has been no human research I could find regarding 5-HTP and pregnancy, on the AHA website, there is a study involving pregnant rats and 5-HTP. Pregnant rats administered with the serotonin precursor had lower fetal weight and symptoms mimicking preeclampsia. Here is a link to the study: http://hyper.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/hypertensionaha;HYPERTENSIONAHA.107.094540v1 I would say, not safe.
How is morning sickness diagnosed?
Because it is such a common occurrence, morning sickness is easily diagnosed in pregnant women.
Can I still get pregnant if my partner was diagnosed as sterile?
The chances are very slim. When a man is diagnosed as being sterile they are unable to impregnate a female. However, once in a while couples to get pregnant
What are the symptoms of the medical condition preeclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia is a medical condition in pregnant women that if left untreated can cause seizures in pregnant women. Symptoms include high protein in the urine and can cause your hands and face.
Your 15 weeks pregnant you have high bp and you get so swollen you have indents on your legs and ankles for hours Is this preeclampsia or something different?
swelling of your legs and ankles are a normal sign of pregnancy. High blood pressure is a symptom of preeclampsia. If you've been vomitting or nausea, weight gain, swelling of the upper body, headaches and things of that nature you should go check with your doctor about you fetus. Note that preeclampsia doesn't start until your 20th week of pregnancy. Bed rest should help you. Take a load off your feet to help relax the swelling. hope i helped you with you problems.
What is the prevalence of preeclampsia?
Very careful, consistent monitoring allows quick decisions to be made, and improves the woman's prognosis. Still, the most common causes of death in pregnant women are related to high blood pressure.
Why should ACE II inhibitors not be used by pregnant women?
Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause fetal and neonatal morbidity and death when administered to pregnant women.
