Question

what is the family role in the causes of prefnancy induced hypertension

Answer 1

Hypertension in pregnancy is seen after 20 weeks of gestation where both systolic and diastolic increase above 140/90mmHg.

1.Obesity which runs in families is one of the cause of pregnancy induced hypertension.

2. Early marriages in few countries are leading to women being pregnant at very young age (<20 years). Pregnancy below the age of 20 years is one of the causes.

3. Patients with history of preeclampsia in their first degree relatives like mother and sister.

4.patients belonging to families with history of hypertension since many generations.

5. Patients with family history of chronic kidney diseases are also prone to hypertension during pregnancy.