Though Preeclampsia is not a newly discovered disease with research dated back to the ancient times, researchers have yet to find an exact cause. Though there …show more content…
HELLP Syndrome is characterized by the malfunctioning of the liver and blood clotting systems of the body, caused by the breakdown of red blood cells (Hemolysis), an extremely high level of enzymes in the liver and a low platelet count. Although present in Preeclampsia and Eclampsia vomiting and Nausea are more prominent in this form of the disease. Women with HELLP Syndrome will also develop hemolytic anemia resulting from the low number of blood cells caused by the hemolysis. Ultimately the only “real” cure for Preeclampsia/Eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome is delivery, and in general delivery is