US Medical Term · maternity
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Preeclampsia |
| Spanish (Español) | Preeclampsia |
| Chinese (中文) | 子癇前症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 자간전증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tiền sản giật |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Preeklampsia |
| Portuguese (Português) | Pré-eclâmpsia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ครรภ์เป็นพิษ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 子癇前症 |
What it means
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure (at or above 140/90 mmHg) and signs of organ stress such as protein in the urine, severe headaches, vision changes, or swelling. It usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Without treatment it can progress to eclampsia, a life-threatening condition with seizures. Risk factors include first pregnancy, multiples, obesity, and prior history of high blood pressure. Delivery is the only cure. Your provider may monitor you closely, prescribe medication, or recommend early delivery depending on how severe the condition is.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My blood pressure has been high at my last two visits — could this be preeclampsia?
Mi presión arterial ha estado alta en mis últimas dos visitas — ¿podría ser preeclampsia?
What symptoms should send me to the emergency room if I have preeclampsia?
¿Qué síntomas me deben llevar a urgencias si tengo preeclampsia?
Will preeclampsia require me to deliver early?
¿La preeclampsia requerirá que dé a luz antes de tiempo?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
O14 Pre-eclampsiaRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026