Eclampsia - Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Seizures during pregnancy that are unrelated to preeclampsia need to be distinguished from eclampsia. Such disorders include seizure disorders as well as brain tumor, aneurysm of the brain, and medication- or drug-related seizures. Usually the presence of the signs of severe preeclampsia precede and accompany eclampsia, facilitating the diagnosis.


Investigations

CBC, RFT (Renal Function test), LFT (Liver Function test), coagulation profile, plasma rate concentration, 24 hour urine analysis, ultrasound

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