What is HELLP syndrome?
HELLP is a life-threatening complication of pregnancy usually occurring in women with preeclampsia or eclampsia. It is characterized by hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.
How do members experience HELLP syndrome?
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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Stress
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for HELLP syndrome*
Who has HELLP syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 13 | |
30s | 15 | |
40s | 20 | |
50s | 12 | |
60s | 8 | |
70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 17 | |
Female | 50 |