Headache during pregnancy

Headache in pregnancy is a common problem but diagnosis and management can be challenging. Most headaches in pregnant women are either migraine or tension types and can be easily treated. Rarely, the headache in a pregnant patient signals a life-threatening condition. Obstetricians should be able to...

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Published inObstetrical & gynecological survey Vol. 57; no. 3; p. 179
Main Authors Von Wald, Tiffany, Walling, Anne D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2002
Subjects
Female
Headache - diagnosis
Headache - therapy
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications - therapy
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Summary:Headache in pregnancy is a common problem but diagnosis and management can be challenging. Most headaches in pregnant women are either migraine or tension types and can be easily treated. Rarely, the headache in a pregnant patient signals a life-threatening condition. Obstetricians should be able to effectively manage the common causes of headache as well as recognize the warning signs of potentially serious conditions. Diagnosis and management should be systematic yet individualized.
ISSN:0029-7828
DOI:10.1097/00006254-200203000-00023