What are the symptoms of hellp syndrome?

Symptoms of HELLP SYNDROME are: (1) Currently pregnant. (2) undefined. (3) Right upper abdominal pain. (4) Swelling of any body part. (5) Headache

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is HELLP syndrome?

This is a life-threatening syndrome in pregnancy and a form 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, resulting 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 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, so 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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