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HELLP syndrome

HELLP is a complication of pregnancy; the acronym stands for , elevated liver enzymes, and low count. It usually begins during the last three months of pregnancy or shortly after childbirth. Symptoms may include feeling tired, retaining fluid, headache, , upper right pain, blurry vision, nosebleeds, and . may include , placental abruption, and kidney failure.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Feeling tired, retaining fluid, headache, , upper pain, blurry vision,

Causes — why it happens

·Unknown

How it's found

·Blood tests

Treatment

·Delivery of the baby as soon as possible, management of blood pressure

Complications

· (DIC), placental abruption, kidney failure,

Outlook

·<1% risk of death (mother); 7.3% to 11.9% risk of death (child)

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