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 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.
Von Wald
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, Kansas 67214, USA. tvonwald@hotmail.com
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D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*