Derived from a Greek word 'eklampsis' means sudden flashing. Pre eclampsia (pronounced as "pre-ee-clamp-see-ah"), which is also called toxemia, is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy It manifests during the second half

of pregnancy. Affecting at least 5 percent of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure, swelling in the limbs or face, and protein in the urine. The high blood pressure can affect the brain, kidneys, liver, and lungs. If the woman develops seizures or coma, the condition is known as eclampsia.