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Recent Examples of eclampsiaIn late December, doctors at the al-Aqsa Hospital, 11 miles to the north, received a pregnant woman whose high blood pressure caused eclampsia and bleeding to her brain, according to Deborah Harrington, a British obstetrician who volunteered at the hospital with a Medical Aid for Palestinians team.—Hajar Harb, Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2024 The complications, known as severe maternal morbidity, include unexpected and life-threatening events such as heart attacks, dangerously high blood pressure known as eclampsia, and extreme situations requiring life-saving interventions including the use of ventilators.—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2023 Her autopsy showed evidence of eclampsia, but many don't know about this dangerous condition.—Emily Nadal, Parents, 12 July 2023 Though eclampsia can occur with or without the presence of preeclampsia symptoms, addressing signs of preeclampsia if they are identified is vital to preventing more potentially dangerous outcomes from eclampsia.—Emily Nadal, Parents, 22 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for eclampsia
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2024
Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal issues.
Esophageal spasms: These abnormal contractions of the esophageal muscles can be painful and may cause food to get stuck in the esophagus or stomach liquid to come back up.
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Oct. 2024
The spasm of gun violence erupted just days after a mass shooting left four people dead and nine others hospitalized at a high school in Winder, Georgia — and less than a week after a half-dozen people driving on an interstate in the Seattle area were injured by a spree shooter.
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2024
If your symptoms of anxiety do not improve, talk to your healthcare provider about getting professional treatments to reduce anxiety, decrease your risk of relapse, and improve your overall quality of life.
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2024
Long-term management of eating disorders involves ongoing treatment to address any health complications and prevent relapse.
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