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We don't know what causes preeclampsia, but there are several theories, including:
- Not enough blood getting to the uterus
- Hormonal imbalances affect the size of blood vessels
- Damage or injury to blood vessel linings
- Too little calcium
- Undiagnosed high blood pressure or other conditions, such as diabetes, lupus, sickle cell disease, hyperthyroidism or kidney disease
- Immune system deficiency
- Too little or too much protein in the diet
- Poor diet (not enough fruits and vegetables)
- High levels of body fat
- Too little magnesium and vitamin B6
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