Why Does Preeclampsia Cause Hyperreflexia

Recently, autism and developmental delay have both been linked to severe preeclampsia. With preeclampsia, a woman’s reflexes become unusually active. Increasing blood pressure will lead to increasing hyperreflexia (overactive reflexes), until eventually uncontrollable seizures result.

What causes Hyperreflexia and clonus in preeclampsia?

Ischaemia caused by vasospasm of the posterior cerebral arteries or cerebral oedema in the occipital regions may be the cause of these visual disturbances [35]. Other neurological complications of pre-eclampsia include headache, hyperreflexia and clonus which are warning signs of increased cerebral irritation.

Why does seizures occur in preeclampsia cause?

Damage to your arteries may restrict blood flow. It can produce swelling in the blood vessels in your brain and to your growing baby. If this abnormal blood flow through vessels interferes with your brain’s ability to function, seizures may occur.

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