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Hand Pain & High Blood Pressure

Hand pain and high blood pressure are potentially serious conditions in themselves but they are especially serious when they occur together, according to the National Diabetes Clearinghouse and the American Heart Association. Determining what is causing your hand pain and/or high blood pressure is an important step, as sometimes these symptoms indicate a life-threatening situation.

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Excessive Thirst During Pregnancy

Some women are said to have skin that glows during pregnancy. It’s possible this glow is caused in part by all that water you are drinking. Excessive thirst during pregnancy is common, according to AskDrSears.com. In most cases, the reasons you are so thirsty can be attributed to normal changes in the body during pregnancy.

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Excessive Pregnancy Weight Gain

You may be eating for two and craving pickles and ice cream, but pregnancy isn’t a weight gain free-for-all. Sure, you’ll have to gain weight to support your growing baby, but excessive pregnancy weight gain can cause problems for you and your baby. Knowing how much you should gain and how to keep your baby weight under control can add up to a healthy pregnancy.

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Blood Pressure Problems During Pregnancy

High blood pressure problems during pregnancy are fairly common, affecting between 6 and 8 percent of expecting mothers in the U.S., according to the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute. Many pregnant women with high blood pressure go on to deliver healthy babies. But in some cases, high blood pressure can endanger the life of both you and your developing child.