HELLP syndrome
Dangerous gestational condition
HELLP syndrome is a serious pregnancy complication, usually developing in the third trimester.
The name is an acronym for its key features: Hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells), Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelet count.
It's related to preeclampsia and can be life-threatening for both mother and baby, often requiring early delivery.
- eclampsiaPregnancy-induced seizure disorder
- jaundiceYellowing from bile pigment
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- hemolysisRed blood cell destruction
- cesarean deliverySurgical childbirth through abdomen
corticosteroids · vomiting · maternal mortality · blood transfusion · headache · proteinuria · hypertension · ICU · visual disturbances · pregnancy · obstetric · intravenous fluids · maternal · fetal · pain · clotting · edema · swelling
- pregnancypregnancy, pregnant, prenatal care, due date, weeks
- SyndromesDown syndrome, Stockholm syndrome, metabolic syndrome, Tourette syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome
- maternal complicationspostpartum hemorrhage, eclampsia, preeclampsia, uterine atony, endometritis
- OB emergencieseclampsia, preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, ectopic pregnancy, fetal distress
- Obstetric Complicationspreeclampsia, eclampsia, fetal distress, hemorrhage, preterm labor
- pregnancy bloodpostpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, prenatal care, miscarriage, stillbirth