Pre-eclampsia, I believe everyone feels very distant about this symptom. In fact, for mothers, pre-eclampsia is not a distant feeling. Because if a mother has pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, it may take away the mother’s life. Then, how to check for edema in pre-eclampsia? What are the structures of gonadotropin?

How to check for edema in pre-eclampsia

Pregnant women with pre-eclampsia usually come to the hospital with symptoms such as high blood pressure or swelling of the legs and feet. The doctor will examine the patient’s condition, starting with an accurate measurement of blood pressure, followed by general ultrasound, urine tests, liver and kidney function, blood sugar levels, lactate dehydrogenase, and fetal heart monitoring. If there is only a rise in blood pressure without proteinuria, and the edema is not severe, it is considered to be gestational hypertension. If there is a rise in blood pressure, proteinuria, severe edema, or symptoms such as headache and dizziness, more serious complications such as liver and kidney function damage or heart function may occur. The next treatment plan will be established based on the condition of the pregnant woman and the baby.

Manual measurement: press the thumb on the tibia of the lower leg, when pressed down, the skin will明显ly indent and not be easily repaired quickly, which indicates the presence of edema. To avoid the formation of edema, pregnant women can wear elastic stockings, raise their feet while sleeping, and lie on their left side.

Laboratory examination: blood pressure, proteinuria, and urine sugar tests. If the blood pressure is high, and there are symptoms such as proteinuria and edema, pregnant women should pay more attention to prevent the risk of pre-eclampsia. In addition, the examination of electrocardiogram and B-ultrasound of the liver and gallbladder, and the re-examination of blood sugar indicators and bile acid levels, should be based on the condition of the pregnant woman.

Pre-eclampsia in the early stage usually has no symptoms, and pregnant women themselves find it very difficult to be aware of the early signs (blood pressure rise and proteinuria). However, when symptoms such as headache, blurred vision, or upper abdominal pain appear, it is generally already a serious pre-eclampsia with a risk of eclampsia. Therefore, it is very important to detect the cause of pre-eclampsia in a timely and regular prenatal examination.