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A Prospective Study of Neurological Disorders during Pregnancy and Puerperium in a Tertiary Care Center

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.6, No. 5)

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Page : 2553-2555

Keywords : Pregnancy; Puerperium; Seizure; Headache; Neurological disorders;

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Abstract

Introduction-Many neurological diseases are common in pregnancy and postpartum period. Material and methods- Data were collected for all pregnant patients coming for antenatal checkup or admitted for delivery in Nalanda Medical College Hospital between May 2016 to April 2017. Results- 4200 patients were registered for the study and neurological disorder were present in 344 patients (4.28 %). Headache and seizure were the commonest neurological disorders. Conclusion- Neurological presentations vary widely during peripartum period. We should have a high index of suspicion for neurological disorders in pregnancy as early diagnosis and treatment is rewarding in many cases.

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