INCIDENCE AND PREVALANCE OF TOXEMIA OF PREGNANCY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN WESTERN INDIA

DR BINITA N GADHAVI; DR MAYANK P ACHARYA; DR ATUL KAMATH M; DR DHANANJAY BHOSALE

Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2018

INCIDENCE AND PREVALANCE OF TOXEMIA OF PREGNANCY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN WESTERN INDIA

Dr Binita N Gadhavi, Dr Mayank P Acharya, Dr Atul Kamath M, Dr Dhananjay Bhosale

Abstract :

Background–Incidence &prevlance of toxaemia of pregnancy in a tertiary hospital in western India.

Methods–One hundred cases of pregnancy induced hypertension in all the three trimester were studied & basic details were entered.The ophthalmic examination in form of visual acuity, pinhole,near vision ,corrected vision ,anterior segment examination ,slit lamp examination ,tonometry,(schiotz) direct ophthalmoscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy.

Results–35 patients were in age group of 21–25 years. 28 primigravida patients had pregnancy induced hypertension in 15–20 year age group while 14 patients had positive fundus changes.11 multigravida patients had pregnancy induced hypertension in 26–30 yr age group with 3 patients having positive fundus changes. In first, second & third trimester 3, 2 & 95 patients were reported with pregnancy induced hypertension.

Conclusion– With maximum patients being detected at the third trimester proper awareness, a salt restricted diet, regular check ups and investigations, frequent follow ups helps in reducing morbidity & mortality.