Do you know about ** pregnancy poisoning with preeclampsia **? What is the treatment method for this complication and how can this poisoning be prevented? If you are pregnant, it is better to have enough information about it so that as soon as you notice the symptoms, you can treat them. For more information on this matter, don't miss reading the upcoming article by Dr. Zahra Seifi, a gynecologist and obstetrician in Tehran. What is preeclampsia or preeclampsia? Preeclampsia or preeclampsia is one of the complications during pregnancy that can happen to mothers. This disease manifests itself with high blood pressure and the possibility of damage to other organs such as the kidney. Pregnancy poisoning occurs after the 20th week to 7 days after delivery, which is fatal for both the mother and the baby if not treated. According to statistics, about 8% of pregnant women around the world suffer from preeclampsia or intoxication. By timely diagnosis and control of this disease, it is possible to avoid adverse results in the mother's body. The cause of preeclampsia Unfortunately, no specific cause has been found for the occurrence of this disease in pregnant women. Of course, according to tests conducted on mothers suffering from this disease, it shows that women with a history of high blood pressure, obesity, and calcium deficiency, or had certain diseases such as diabetes before pregnancy, are more at risk of developing preeclampsia or preeclampsia than other women. Also, the statistics show that people with the following characteristics are more susceptible to Bardrai poisoning: - Women who are 20 years old or more than 40 years old at the time of pregnancy - Women who are under a lot of stress and nervous pressure in life - Women experiencing their first pregnancy - Women whose close relatives, such as mothers or sisters, were diagnosed with preeclampsia or poisoning during their pregnancy. - Women whose body BMI is more than 30 - Women who have more than one fetus in their womb during their pregnancy are more at risk of preeclampsia or poisoning than other pregnant mothers. Symptoms of pregnancy poisoning Usually, preeclampsia or intoxication is classified into two categories: 1. **mild state of preeclampsia or intoxication** This state of the disease is done by checking the blood pressure and doing a urine test to measure protein. 2. **Extreme state of preeclampsia or poisoning:** Usually, in some pregnant women, the symptoms of preeclampsia or intoxication are observed in an integrated and severe manner. Such as continuous increase in blood pressure, continuous swelling and puffing, blurred vision, headache, excitability, abdominal pain, etc., which will indicate that a person is suffering from pre-eclampsia or severe poisoning. Treatment of preeclampsia or preeclampsia The treatment process depends on the severity of the disease, the length of time that has passed since pregnancy and the state of the fetus. Although there is no specific treatment for this disease, the obstetrician and gynecologist may prescribe some chemical drugs such as blood pressure lowering drugs and seizure treatment drugs. In addition to chemical drugs, Dr. Zahra Saifi, gynecologist and obstetrician, recommends the following for women who are planning to become pregnant in order to reduce the risk of pregnancy poisoning: Reducing the consumption of salt in the diet during pregnancy, drinking water, avoiding fried or fast food, resting during pregnancy and avoiding any tension, walking for a few minutes and doing suitable exercises during pregnancy such as yoga, reducing the consumption of caffeinated beverages during pregnancy.