Autonomic dysreflexia triggered by breastfeeding in a tetraplegic mother.
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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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of rehabilitation medicine
دوره 40 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008