Symptom onset and early edema in pre-eclampsia

THE CONTEXT

Pre-eclampsia is principally a syndrome of signs; symptoms usually appear late.

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Slight ankle swelling that persists on getting out of bed in the morning can be an early manifestation of edema due to pre-eclampsia.

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Tightness of a ring on the finger is another early manifestation of edema.

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Swelling may gradually extend to the face, abdominal wall and vulva, and may eventually involve the whole body.

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