Patient's question:
Family has been pregnant for five months. Recently, they have been experiencing symptoms such as dizziness and headaches. The doctor said it is high blood pressure. They want to understand a few things. How should gestational hypertension be treated and resolved?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the treatment for preeclampsia aims to control the condition of the pregnant woman, shorten the gestational period as much as possible, ensure the safety of both the mother and fetus during early pregnancy, and ensure the well-being of the fetus after birth. The basic principles of treating this disease are rest, sedation, and symptomatic treatment. With treatment, the disease can be controlled. If blood pressure rises, antihypertensive treatment can be administered. For general treatment, rest is recommended. For mild preeclampsia, patients can be treated in the hospital or at home. Close monitoring of maternal and fetal conditions should inquire about symptoms such as headaches, changes in vision, and upper abdominal discomfort in the pregnant woman. Daily weight and blood pressure measurements should be taken. Regular reexaminations of urine protein, blood pressure, fetal growth and development, and placental function should be conducted.