Which symptoms are associated with preeclampsia?

Which symptoms are associated with preeclampsia?

• A. Otitis Media
• B. Abdominal Cramping
• C. Increased Appetite
• D. Headache, Visual Disturbances, Facial Swelling

Answer: (D)

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication defined by new-onset hypertension after mid-pregnancy with signs of end-organ involvement. The most characteristic symptoms are headaches, visual disturbances, and facial swelling due to edema. Headache and vision changes reflect cerebral involvement from hypertension and vasospasm, while facial swelling shows fluid leakage into tissues. Otitis media, abdominal cramping, or increased appetite are not typical features of preeclampsia, so they don’t fit the pattern.

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication defined by new-onset hypertension after mid-pregnancy with signs of end-organ involvement. The most characteristic symptoms are headaches, visual disturbances, and facial swelling due to edema. Headache and vision changes reflect cerebral involvement from hypertension and vasospasm, while facial swelling shows fluid leakage into tissues. Otitis media, abdominal cramping, or increased appetite are not typical features of preeclampsia, so they don’t fit the pattern.