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Toxemia with Seizures - Eclampsia
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
The symptoms of preeclampsia may include:
Women who have these symptoms are at high risk for eclampsia. Usually there are no clues or warning signs before a seizure. A woman with eclampsia may have one or many seizures. The seizures cause muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, and short-term memory problems. Afterward, the woman may breathe very rapidly to make up for the lack of oxygen during the seizure itself. A fever at this point is a sign of serious trouble.
During or after a seizure, a woman may: