HELLP syndrome

HELLP syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur in pregnant women who have: H -- hemolysis (the breakdown of red blood cells) EL -- elevated liver enzymes LP -- low platelet countCausesThecauseof HELLP syndrome has not been found.HELLP syndrome occurs in about 1 to 2 out of 1,000 pregnancies, and in 10-20% of pregnant women with severe preeclampsia or eclampsia.