The diagnosis and management of a headache in the pregnant women present several challenges. There are important unique considerations regarding the differential diagnosis, imaging options, and medical management. Medical therapy should be selected with careful consideration of adverse fetal effects. It is important to have an approach to the evaluation and management of a headache in pregnancy. Many women suffer from a headache during pregnancy.
At the same time pregnancy also predisposes women to a number of potentially life-threatening conditions which can present with a headache. As a result, accurate diagnosis and treatment of a headache during pregnancy is essential. When evaluating the pregnant, there are some unique considerations regarding the diagnosis, imaging options, and medical management. Etiologies increasing risk of pregnancy Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) The risk of…
