Creator: Dr. Trupti Shirole
Keywords: Eclampsia cause, risk for pre-eclampsia, multiple pregnancies, teenage pregnancies, history of diabetes

Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Sep 24, 2014

Causes of Eclampsia

The cause of eclampsia is not well understood.

If pre-eclampsia is not controlled, it can lead to eclampsia.

An increased risk for pre-eclampsia is associated with -

First time pregnancies
Teenage pregnancies
Mothers older than 40 years
Multiple pregnancies
Women with a history of diabetes, hypertension or renal (kidney) disease

Published on Sep 24, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 24, 2014

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