Toxemia in Pregnancy: Symptoms and Risks

Toxemia (now more precisely termed preeclampsia) is a pregnancy complication characterized by:

• New-onset hypertension (≥140/90 mmHg) after 20 weeks.
• Proteinuria or other signs of end-organ dysfunction.

If untreated, it can progress to eclampsia (seizures), coma, or maternal/fetal death. Close monitoring and timely delivery are critical.