POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS: REVIEW
Journal Title: The Odisha Journal of Psychiatry - Year 2011, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
The onset of puerperal psychosis occurs in the first 1-4 weeks after childbirth. The patient develops frank psychosis, cognitive impairment, and grossly disorganized behavior that represents a complete change from the previous functioning. Aim The aim is to provide an overview of the clinical features, prognosis, differential diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of postpartum psychosis. Method The authors searched Medline and Publvled databases using the key words postpartum psychosis, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, organic psychosis. Results: The data suggest that postpartum psychosis is an overt presentation of bipolar disorder that results from tremendous hormonal shifts after delivery. Conclusion The accurate diagnosis of postpartum psychosis is essential for appropriate treatment and to allow for quick, full recovery, prevention of future episodes, and reduction of risk to the mother, her children and family.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Subhasri Mishra, Dr. Samrat Kar, Dr. Pramod K Reddy, Dr. S P Swain
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