Information about the difference between preeclampsia and gestational hypertension and their risks to the mother and fetus. Preeclampsia is a condition that affects pregnant women after the twentieth week and causes several symptoms, such as swelling of the face, hands, and feet, and severe headaches. It is caused by high blood pressure. Mild cases can be treated with blood pressure-lowering medications, while severe cases can be treated with premature delivery.
What is preeclampsia
It is a serious condition that usually occurs after the twentieth week of pregnancy and is characterized by high blood pressure. It is also characterized by the presence of protein in the urine, which indicates kidney damage or other signs of organ damage.
What is gestational hypertension
Gestational hypertension is high blood pressure for the first time in the second half of pregnancy after the twentieth week, without the presence of protein in the urine.
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Published Date: 20 September 2025
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