Jawaron vs Eclampsia by MAYASALIS 31/07/2018

INTRODUCTION

Pregnancy is normally a very joyous time for couples and their families. They're thrilled to be bringing a new life into this world and happy anticipation grows as the due date draws near. Most of the time, women complete their pregnancies with no serious problems. Some women, however, will experience medical complications with pregnancy. Eclampsia is one condition that affects some pregnant women.

What is ECLAMPSIA?

A condition in which one or more convulsions occur in a pregnant woman suffering from high blood pressure, often followed by coma and posing a threat to the health of mother and baby. The onset of seizures (convulsions) in a woman with pre-eclampsia is called Eclampsia 

ECLAMPSIA  is a severe complication of pre-eclampsia. It’s a rare but serious condition where high blood pressure results in seizures during pregnancy.

Pre-eclampsia, also known as toxemia or pregnancy-induced hypertension, is a complication of pregnancy and is marked by hypertension and Proteinuria.

Hypertension -is a condition of high blood pressure, usually 140/90 and higher.

Proteinuria- is a condition in which the urine contains abnormally high levels of protein.

SYMPTOMS


Symptoms of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

Fortunately, not all women who have preeclampsia will go on to develop eclampsia. It's very difficult to determine which women will have seizures. There are some signs and symptoms seen in preeclampsia that are associated with a greater risk of seizures.

These include:

 Abnormal blood test (specifically elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count)

 Headaches

 very high blood pressure

 (anything over 140/90 is considered a hypertensive condition)

 Vision changes, such as spots or blurry vision

 Excess  Weight gain

 Nausea and vomiting

 Stomach pain (upper right quadrant)

 Swelling of hands, feet and face

The following are common symptoms of eclampsia:

 Seizures

 loss of consciousness

 agitation

 headaches or muscle pain

 upper right abdominal pain

What Causes It?

The exact cause of preeclampsia and eclampsia is unknown. It's believed to be the result of a placenta that does not function properly. Researchers also suspect that poor nutrition, high body fat or insufficient blood flow to the uterus may all be possible causes. It's also possible that genetics may play a role. Preeclampsia is most often seen in women who are experiencing their first pregnancy, in pregnant teenagers, or in pregnancy in women over age 40.

Eclampsia and your baby

Preeclampsia and eclampsia affect the placenta, which is the organ that delivers oxygen, blood, and nutrients from the mother’s blood to the fetus. When high blood pressure reduces blood flow in the heart and vessels, the placenta may be unable to function properly. This may result in your baby being born with a low birth weight or other health problems.

Problems with the placenta often require preterm delivery for the health and safety of the baby. In rare cases, these conditions cause stillbirth.

RISK FACTORS

Risk factors for developing preeclampsia include:

 History of high blood pressure,

diabetes, kidney disease, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis prior to pregnancy.

 History of preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy

 Family History

 History of obesity

 Multiple gestation pregnancy (carrying more than one baby)

Diagnosis

If you already have a preeclampsia diagnosis or have a history of it, your doctor will order tests to determine if your preeclampsia has happened again or gotten worse. If you don’t have preeclampsia, your doctor will order tests for preeclampsia as well as others to determine why you’re having seizures. These tests can include:

Blood tests

Your doctor may order several types of blood tests to assess your condition. These tests include a hematocrit, which measures how many red blood cells you have in your blood, and a platelet count to see how well your blood is clotting. Blood tests will also help examine your kidney and liver function.

Creatinine test

Creatinine is a waste product created by the muscles. Your kidneys should filter most of the creatinine from your blood, but if the glomeruli get damaged, excess creatinine will remain in the blood. Having too much creatinine in your blood may indicate preeclampsia, but it doesn’t always.

Urine tests

Your doctor may order urine tests to check for the presence of protein and its excretion rate.

What are the treatments for eclampsia?

Delivering your baby is the only way to cure preeclampsia and eclampsia. If your doctor diagnoses you with preeclampsia, they may monitor your condition and treat you with medication to prevent it from turning into eclampsia. Medications and monitoring will help keep your blood pressure within a safer range until the baby is mature enough to deliver.

If you do develop eclampsia, your doctor may deliver your baby early, depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy. Early delivery may occur between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy if you have life-threatening symptoms or if medication doesn’t work. You may need to be hospitalized until you can deliver your baby.

Medication

Medications to prevent seizures, called anticonvulsants drugs, may be necessary. You may need medication to lower blood pressure if you have high blood pressure. You may also be placed on a low-dose aspirin. 

Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is the agent most commonly used for treatment of eclampsia and prophylaxis of eclampsia in patients with severe pre-eclampsia. A concentration of 1.5to 3.0 mmol/L has been suggested for treatment of eclamptic convulsions

JAWARON capsule by JAWA PHARMACEUTICALS contains this required concentration of magnesium sulfate.

The complete list of uses and indications for Jawaron Capsule is as follows:

• Treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid
• Preeclampsia
• Vitamin a deficiency
• Irregular heartbeat
• Poor diet
• Eye problems
• Skin diseases
• Osteoporosis
• Pain
• Aphthous ulcers
• Migraine attacks
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Opiate withdrawal
• Herpes simplex virus
• Treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood
• Constipation
• Magnesium deficiency
• High blood pressure during pregnancy
• Pain and swelling from sprains
• Convulsions in children who have sudden inflammation of the kidneys
• Asthma attacks follow one another without pause
• Barium chloride poisoning
• Herpes outbreak symptoms
• Jawaron Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Home care

Pay attention to your diet. Ensure you get enough calcium. Taking all prescribed medications, getting rest, and monitoring any changes in your condition are critical for managing preeclampsia and eclampsia. With proper care and careful monitoring, you can deliver without complications.

By Salmat Salisu Musah 

aka MAYASALIS

Salmatmaya@gmail.com
+2348037498259

Source:www.healthline.com

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