Introduction
HELLP syndrome is a serious liver disorder. The letters in HELLP stand for these problems:
H – Hemolytic anemia, hemolysis. This refers to the destruction of blood cells.
EL – Elevated liver enzymes. This is a sign of liver damage.
LP – Low platelet count. This refers to blood cells that help stop bleeding.
HELLP syndrome is thought to be severe type of preeclampsia, a disorder of pregnancy that causes high blood pressure and other problems. In most cases, the syndrome develops before 35 weeks of pregnancy, but it can also develop right after childbirth. The condition is life-threatening to both the mother and baby.
What are the causes?
The cause of this condition is not known.
What increases the risk?
You are more likely to develop
HELLP syndrome is a serious liver disorder. The letters in HELLP stand for these problems:
H – Hemolytic anemia, hemolysis. This refers to the destruction of blood cells.
EL – Elevated liver enzymes. This is a sign of liver damage.
LP – Low platelet count. This refers to blood cells that help stop bleeding.
HELLP syndrome is thought to be severe type of preeclampsia, a disorder of pregnancy that causes high blood pressure and other problems. In most cases, the syndrome develops before 35 weeks of pregnancy, but it can also develop right after childbirth. The condition is life-threatening to both the mother and baby.
What are the causes?
The cause of this condition is not known.
What increases the risk?
You are more likely to develop