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Preeclampsia is a condition that commonly presents in pregnancy, but may also rarely occur postpartum. It’s characterized by high blood pressure and damage to other organs, such as the kidneys.

Preeclampsia and postpartum preeclampsia are hypertensive disorders related to pregnancy. A hypertensive disorder is one that causes high blood pressure. Preeclampsia happens during pregnancy. It ...

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Preeclampsia-related swelling tends to be sudden and often occurs with other symptoms. In contrast, typical swelling in pregnancy tends to be gradual and usually only affects the legs and feet.

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