Kidney Stones may Cause Complication During Pregnancy

Kidney stones have been linked with an increased risk of developing hypertension, diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome. Jessica Tangren, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women''s Hospital) and her colleagues looked to see if having kidney stones before pregnancy affects a woman''s risk of developing metabolic and hypertensive complications in pregnancy.

Pregnant women with a history of kidney stones at increased risk of
- high blood pressure
- gestational diabetes
- metabolic syndrome

History of Kidney Stones may Cause Issues in Pregnancy

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