Which of the following is a type of hypertension with proteinuria and convulsions during pregnancy?

Correct option is B

Ans. (b) Sol. Eclampsia is a severe form of pregnancy-related hypertension, which includes both proteinuria and convulsions. It is a progression of pre-eclampsia and requires immediate medical intervention.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Gestational hypertension – Incorrect. Gestational hypertension refers to high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy but does not include proteinuria or convulsions.
· (b) Eclampsia – Correct. Eclampsia is the condition characterized by seizures (convulsions) that occur in a woman with pre-eclampsia, often associated with proteinuria.
· (c) Chronic hypertension – Incorrect. Chronic hypertension refers to high blood pressure that existed before pregnancy or develops before 20 weeks of pregnancy. It does not involve proteinuria or convulsions.
· (d) Pre-eclampsia – Incorrect. Pre-eclampsia involves high blood pressure and proteinuria but does not include convulsions; eclampsia is its more severe form with convulsions.