Eclampsia is–

Correct option is A

Sol. Eclampsia is defined as the onset of generalized seizures (convulsions) in a woman with pre-eclampsia, which involves hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It is a life-threatening obstetric emergency that can lead to complications like placental abruption, fetal distress, or maternal death. Magnesium sulfate is the drug of choice for seizure prevention and management.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Pre-eclampsia + convulsions – Correct. This is the medical definition of eclampsia. The condition follows untreated or severe pre-eclampsia and involves seizures.
· (b) Hypertension + convulsions – Partially correct but incomplete. Without proteinuria, the condition doesn’t meet the diagnostic criteria for pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.
· (c) Hypertension + Proteinuria – Incorrect. This is the definition of pre-eclampsia, not eclampsia. Convulsions are not present in this stage.
· (d) Pre-eclampsia + Hypertension – Incorrect. Hypertension is already part of pre-eclampsia; this option is redundant and does not define eclampsia.