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Pregnancy induced hypertension only occurs during pregnancy. There is no real understanding as to why some women develop this during the course of their pregnancy.
Rising blood pressure Protein in the urine Swelling of the hands, feet and face Rapid weight gain (4 to 5 pounds in one week) Headaches Dizziness Nausea and vomiting Blurred, double vision or seeing spots in front of the eyes Excessive drowsiness Pain in the upper abdomen Decrease in urination
Treatment for pregnancy induced hypertension depends on a number of different factors, including how far along your pregnancy may be, the severity of the hypertension and how well the baby is tolerating the increased pressure.
Generally the standard method of treating this is bed rest, with increased frequency of blood pressure monitoring.
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