A Study of Serum Electrolytes in Normal pregnancy and Pre�eclampsia and their significance as a diagnostic tool.

Dr. R. Anuradha; Dr.Shamshad begum

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

A Study of Serum Electrolytes in Normal pregnancy and Pre�eclampsia and their significance as a diagnostic tool.

Dr. R. Anuradha, Dr. Shamshad Begum

Abstract :

 Introduction: Many studies supports the significance of relation between calcium and magnesium levels in preeclampsia patients. The present study has undertaken to show the serum electrolyte levels in preeclampsia and normal pregnancy and their significance in Pre–eclampsia. Materials and Methods: The serum samples were analyzed for serum levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium by using semi–Auto analyzers. Results: Serum sodium and potassium levels were lower in preeclampsia women when compared to normal pregnancy, but were statistically insignificant. Serum calcium and magnesium levels were lower in pre–eclamptics (p<0.0001) when compared to normotensives, which signifies statistically. Conclusion: Studying these electrolytes help us to understand the pathogenesis of pre–eclampsia and also aid in the treatment of pre–eclampsia. To reduce the incidence of pre–eclampsia due to calcium deficiency, sufficient balanced diet is necessary for pregnant women.