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Toxemia

Toxemia

Understanding Toxemia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention 1. Introduction Toxemia, also known as preeclampsia, is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and damage to other organ systems, most often the liver and kidneys. This condition typically occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to serious, even life-threatening, complications for…