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However, severe preeclampsia anu eclampsia 1".1h occur v' HHUUl
edema and the perinatal mortality rate has been shown to be higher in
preeclampsia without edema than in preeclampsia with edema
(Vosburgh, 1976).
Significant edema can also be, found in 80 per cent ofnormal
pregnancies. In a prospective study ofedema in pregnancy the incidence
of hypertension did not differ between those with and without edema
(Robertson, 1971).
EPIGASTRIC PAIN:
Epigastric or right upper quadrant pain often is a symptom of
severe preeclamsia and may be indicative of imminent convulsions. It
may be the result ofstretching ofthe hepatic capsule, possibly by edema
and hemorrhage, (Cunningham et al., 1989).
Visual Disturbance:
Bosco (1961) reported that headache, scotoma and blurred or
decreased vision are common presenting symptoms demanding careful
consideration.
OLIGURIA:
Oliguria is defined as urine output