Headaches complicating pregnancy and the postpartum period. Issue 3 (4th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Neal, Mary Angela
• Is Part Of: Practical neurology. Volume 17:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 191
• Page End: 202
• Publication Date: 2017-05-04
• Subjects: Pregnancy -- Postpartum -- Migraine -- Eclampsia -- Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome -- Cerebral venous thrombosis -- Pituitary apoplexy -- Postdural puncture headache; Neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8005
• DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2016-001589
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1474-7758

Abstract

Abstract : Headaches are a common neurological complaint during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Most are primary and benign, but there are also several secondary headaches. This review uses a practical case-based approach to the evaluation and management of the most common headaches referred for neurological consultation: primary headaches such as migraine as well as the presentation and management of some of the secondary headaches complicating pregnancy and the puerperium. These include: idiopathic intracranial hypertension, eclampsia, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, cerebral venous thrombosis, pituitary apoplexy and postdural puncture headache.