Based on the provided text, here is a summary of Gestational Hypertension:
**What is Gestational Hypertension?**
Gestational hypertension is a condition that develops during pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure. It can lead to serious complications for both the mother and the baby.
**Symptoms:**
Common symptoms of gestational hypertension include:
* Increased blood pressure
* Protein in the urine (to diagnose gestational hypertension or preeclampsia)
* Edema (swelling)
* Sudden weight gain
* Visual changes such as blurred or double vision
* Nausea, vomiting
* Right-sided upper abdominal pain or pain around the stomach
* Urinating small amounts
* Changes in liver or kidney function tests
**Diagnosis:**
Diagnosis is often based on the increase in blood pressure levels, with other symptoms helping to establish gestational hypertension as the diagnosis. Tests may include:
* Blood pressure measurement
* Urine testing to rule out preeclampsia
* Assessment of edema
* Frequent weight measurements
* Liver and kidney function tests to rule out preeclampsia
* Blood clotting tests to rule out preeclampsia
**Treatment:**
Specific treatment will be determined by your doctor based on your pregnancy, overall health, medical history, extent of the disease, tolerance for medications or procedures, expectations for the course of the disease, and personal preference. Treatment may include:
* Bedrest (either at home or in the hospital)
* Hospitalization
* Magnesium sulfate (or other antihypertensive medications) if blood pressure readings are severe
* Fetal monitoring (to check the health of the fetus), which may include:
+ Fetal movement counting
+ Nonstress testing
+ Biophysical profile
+ Doppler flow studies
* Continued laboratory testing of urine and blood to monitor for changes that may signal worsening of gestational hypertension or progression to preeclampsia
* Medications, called corticosteroids, that may help mature the lungs of the fetus
**Prevention:**
Early identification of women at risk for gestational hypertension can help prevent some complications. Education about warning symptoms is also important, as early recognition may help women receive treatment and prevent worsening of the disease.
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