| Autonomic dysreflexia triggered by breastfeeding in a tetraplegic mother. | |
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PMID: 18843434 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To highlight an unusual cause of autonomic dysreflexia in tetraplegia and present a review of the literature. STUDY DESIGN: Case report of a patient in Stoke Mandeville Hospital, UK. METHODS: A 33-year-old woman with C6 incomplete tetraplegia presented with signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia attributed to breastfeeding. RESULTS: Cessation of breastfeeding was effective in stopping autonomic dysreflexia. CONCLUSION: Autonomic dysreflexia is associated with a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Identification of the triggering cause is vital in order to prevent further complications. Breastfeeding is an unusual and unexpected cause of autonomic dysreflexia. |
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Authors:
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Fras Dakhil-Jerew; Susan Brook; Fadel Derry |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of rehabilitation medicine : official journal of the UEMS European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Volume: 40 ISSN: 1651-2081 ISO Abbreviation: J Rehabil Med Publication Date: 2008 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-09 Completed Date: 2008-10-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101088169 Medline TA: J Rehabil Med Country: Sweden |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 780-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK. fdjerew@yahoo.com |
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Adult Autonomic Dysreflexia / diagnosis, etiology* Breast Feeding* Female Humans Quadriplegia / complications, physiopathology* Risk Factors |
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