What are the symptoms of eclampsia in pregnant women?

Many women will experience eclampsia during pregnancy. This disease often occurs in the late stages of pregnancy. If it is not treated in time or the treatment method is incorrect, it will threaten the safety of the pregnant woman and the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women are advised to understand the symptoms of eclampsia so that they can detect the disease early. So what are the symptoms of eclampsia?

First, what are the symptoms of eclampsia in pregnant women? Eclampsia in pregnancy is one of the four major obstetric diseases. It usually occurs after seven or eight months of pregnancy. The main manifestations are convulsions and coma, often accompanied by high blood pressure, severe edema, and proteinuria, but the symptoms vary depending on the cause of the disease. Symptoms of wind-heat in the heart and liver: headache, dizziness, irritability, and in severe cases, coma, clenched jaws, and convulsions in the limbs. Symptoms of excessive Yin and Yang: red face and eyes, fever in the five parts of the body, headache, dizziness, coma, convulsions of the limbs, staring, foaming at the mouth; symptoms of spleen deficiency and liver hyperactivity: puffy face and swollen limbs, chest tightness and shortness of breath, greasy tongue coating, and stringy and slippery pulse;

Second, if eclampsia occurs during pregnancy, good care should be provided. If the mother does not master effective care methods, the condition will continue to worsen and there will be a risk of illness. So what are the nursing measures for eclampsia during pregnancy? Keep the ward quiet, the temperature moderate, lie quietly and rest, avoid strong light stimulation, and also avoid noise stimulation; eclampsia rescue drugs should be prepared in the ward, such as sunglasses, bed rails, and tongue depressors, in case of emergency. If there is a sudden attack, put the tongue depressor between the upper and lower teeth to prevent tongue bite. In addition, record the duration and number of attacks, and take emergency measures if the situation is critical. Family members should stay with the patient. If the patient wants to turn over, turn her gently. Remember to move gently to avoid causing serious symptoms. When the patient is in a coma, pay attention to the patient's lying posture and try to let him lie on his side to avoid inhaling saliva into the lungs and affecting breathing. When the patient is in a coma and unable to swallow food and medicine, nasogastric feeding or intravenous rehydration can be used to maintain the body's nutritional needs. If you have incontinence, pay attention to the cleanliness of your clothes and bedding. It is best to change them as soon as they become dirty.

What are the symptoms of eclampsia in pregnant women? Symptoms of phlegm-fire disturbance: convulsions in the limbs, rough breathing and sputum, red tongue, yellow and greasy tongue, and a stringy and slippery pulse. For patients with mild illness, the convulsion symptoms will be alleviated after a few minutes, while for patients with severe illness, the eyeballs will be fixed, the pupils will be dilated, the hands will be clenched, the lower limbs will be stiff, the face will be cyanotic, nausea and vomiting will occur, and even respiratory arrest will occur.