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Learn more about HELLP syndrome
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is HELLP syndrome?
This is a life threatening syndrome in pregnancy and a for of pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure with associated organ damage in pregnancy). HELLP stands for Hemolysis (breakage of red blood cells); EL (elevated liver enzymes causing liver dysfunction); LP (low platelet counts, result in bleeding).
Symptoms of HELLP syndrome
Currently pregnant
Right upper abdominal pain
Swelling of any body part
Headache
Questions your doctor may ask to check for HELLP syndrome
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose HELLP syndrome
Are you currently pregnant?
Do you have pain in the upper right area of your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have any swelling in any part of your body?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Treatment for HELLP syndrome
This requires emergency medical care. The best treatment is to deliver the baby, hence the specialist may recommend an early or premature delivery. Hospitalization for close monitoring is needed to protect both the baby and the mother.
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Diseases related to HELLP syndrome
References
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http://www.eurekaselect.com/article/91660
Dusse LM, Alpoim PN, Silva JT, Rios DR, Brandão AH, Cabral AC. Revisiting HELLP syndrome. Clin Chim Acta. 2015 Dec 7;451(Pt B):117-20. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2015.10.024. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26525965.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0009898115300267?via%3Dihub
Aloizos S, Seretis C, Liakos N, Aravosita P, Mystakelli C, Kanna E, Gourgiotis S. HELLP syndrome: understanding and management of a pregnancy-specific disease. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2013 May;33(4):331-7. doi: 10.3109/01443615.2013.775231. PMID: 23654309.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/01443615.2013.775231
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