Neurological manifestations in peripartum period
Journal Title: Perspectives In Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Several neurological diseases are unique to pregnancy and postpartum period . Some disorders increase in prevalence during this period. Objective :To study the clinical profile of patients presenting with neurological manifestations in peripartum period. Materials and Methods :A retrospective study carried out on 62 patients at Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences between july 2015 to july 2016 for a period range in 1year. All the patients requiring neurological consultations were included in the study. Results :Total number of deliveries in this hospital during the given period was 3100.The incidence of neurological disorders was 2% in the study. Mortality due to neurological diseases or complications were 2 cases. Both the cases were of rare entity. Conclusion : Seizures and headache were the commonest neurological manifestations in the present study.
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Ranjith P
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