Altered Sensorium in Pregnancy

Sheeba Marwah, Harsha Shailesh Gaikwad, Ritin Mohindra

Abstract


Altered sensorium in prenatal and post-partum women results due to exacerbation of a pre-existing neurological condition, preliminary presentation of a non-pregnancy-related problem, or a novel acute-onset of neurological malady that is either unique to or occurs with increased frequency during this period. Headache and neurological symptoms are often diagnosed with pre-eclampsia; however, a range of other causes must also be considered, such as cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. Precise diagnosis is essential to guide subsequent management. If not treated promptly, many of these conditions can bring about morbidity or mortality in young, usually previously healthy females.


Keywords


Altered Sensorium, Pregnancy, Causes, Management.

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