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Printer Friendly Version Email this Condition Preeclampsia Symptoms The changes associated with preeclampsia do not necessarily have discernable symptoms, but may cause any or all of the following: Headaches Vision changes, including temporary loss of vision, sensitivity to light, blurry vision, spots, auras, or flashes of light; or improvement of vision in farsighted women Excessive swelling that does not go away (edema) Sudden weight gain (more than 2 pounds in a week or 6 pounds in a month) Racing pulse, mental confusion, heightened anxiety, feeling “out of breath” Pain in the stomach, right shoulder, or lower back Abnormally strong reflexes (hyperflexia) Last updated: 29-Mar-07

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