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HELLP SyndromeGeneral InformationHELLP stands for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets. Hemolysis is a normally occurring process at the end of the life span of a red blood cell. In HELLP Syndrome however, this process occurs very rapidly thereby reducing the number of red blood cells in circulation and causing anaemia, and may lead to shivering, jaundice, abdominal pain and an enlarged spleen. Elevated Liver enzymes usually lead to jaundice and pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, liver function is impaired by HELLP. Platelets are used by the body to stop bleeding, a low platelet count can lead to bleeding problems. The platelet count may be one of the most reliable indicators of HELLP Syndrome. HELLP is generally considered to be a variant of pre-eclampsia, although sometimes symptoms of pre-eclampsia are very mild. Internet Links
Medline Plus Health Information - HELLP Syndrome Support GroupsAustralian Action on Pre-eclampsia (AAPEC) Inc. Personal Stories
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