Eclampsia Treatment in Turkey
About Eclampsia
Key Highlights
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Life-Saving Intervention: Immediate medical management is critical to prevent maternal and fetal mortality.Seizure Control: Administration of magnesium sulfate is the gold standard for preventing and treating eclamptic seizures.Blood Pressure Management: Rapid stabilization of dangerously high blood pressure to prevent stroke and organ damage.listrongDefinitive Treatment:/strong Delivery of the baby resolves the condition, though careful timing is crucial for fetal maturity./lilistrongMultidisciplinary Care:/strong Involves a team of specialists including obstetricians, neonatologists, and intensivists for comprehensive care./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of preeclampsia with new-onset grand mal seizures (convulsions).
- Severe preeclampsia symptoms (e.g., severe headache, visual disturbances, upper abdominal pain) progressing to seizure activity.
- Unexplained seizures during pregnancy or the postpartum period (up to 4-6 weeks after delivery).
- Findings of HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count) accompanied by neurological symptoms.
How to prepare
- Emergency Assessment: Immediate transfer to a hospital with a tertiary care NICU and ICU facilities.
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of maternal blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and fetal heart rate.
- Laboratory Tests: Urgent blood tests (CBC, liver function, renal function, coagulation profile) and urine analysis.
- Intravenous Access: Establishment of secure IV lines for administration of medications and fluids.
- Patient Stabilization: Administration of magnesium sulfate to prevent further seizures and antihypertensive drugs to lower blood pressure.
- Delivery Planning: Assessment of gestational age and fetal well-being to plan for urgent delivery, often via cesarean section.
Risks & possible complications
- Maternal Risks: Stroke, pulmonary edema, kidney failure, liver rupture (from HELLP syndrome), placental abruption, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
- Fetal Risks: Premature birth, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), low birth weight, and fetal distress or demise.
- Medication Side Effects: Magnesium sulfate can cause flushing, lethargy, muscle weakness, and in overdose, respiratory depression.
- Delivery Complications: Risks associated with emergency cesarean section or induced labor.
- Long-Term Health: Increased future risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension for the mother.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Postpartum: Continued monitoring in an ICU or high-dependency unit for 24-48 hours after delivery, as seizures can still occur.
- Medication: Magnesium sulfate infusion is typically continued for 24 hours postpartum. Blood pressure medication may be needed for several weeks.
- Vital Monitoring: Regular checks of blood pressure, neurological status, and organ function.
- Newborn Care: The baby will likely require care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) if born prematurely.
- Follow-up: Close outpatient follow-up with the obstetrician to monitor blood pressure and overall recovery. Counseling on long-term health risks is essential.
- Rest and Support: Adequate rest, emotional support, and assistance with newborn care are crucial during the recovery period.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering eclampsia in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for eclampsia in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform eclampsia. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for eclampsia compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Eclampsia in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing eclampsia.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Aditya Shah, 28, is a first-time...
Aditya Shah, 28, is a first-time father-to-be, a software engineer who moved from Mumbai to London with his wife Priya. At 32 weeks of Priya's pregnancy, she developed severe headaches, blurred vision, and sudden swelling in her hands and face. Aditya, terrified and far from their extended family, rushed her to the hospital. Tests confirmed Priya had developed severe preeclampsia that was rapidly progressing toward eclampsia, seizures. The obstetrician explained that the only definitive cure was to deliver the baby to save both lives. Aditya felt a crushing weight of responsibility and fear for his wife and unborn child. Priya underwent an emergency cesarean section under general anesthesia. Their son, Rohan, was born small but stable, needing NICU care. Priya was closely monitored in ICU as her blood pressure was controlled with medication. The first 48 hours were agonizing for Aditya, shuttling between his wife's bedside and the NICU. However, Priya's condition stabilized without seizures, and she began to recover. Aditya's emotional journey shifted from sheer panic and helplessness to profound relief and cautious joy. While anxious about Rohan's prematurity, he was overwhelmingly grateful his family was alive. The experience bonded him intensely to his son and left him with a deep respect for the medical team and the fragility of life.
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