Overview of Rheumatologic Disorders in Pregnancy

Authors

  • Jacob Antony Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India Author
  • AV Anilkumar Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India Author

Keywords:

Rheumatology, Pregnancy, Antenatal Rheumatologic Condition, Pregnancy Complications

Abstract

Pregnancy can lead to remission and flare in rheumatological conditions. Rheumatological diseases in quiescent phase can be managed better in pregnancy without much complication. Rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthropathies got remission in pregnancy, and SLE and other rheumatological conditions get worsened. Most of the treatment regimes for rheumatic diseases are modified during pregnancy for better outcome in terms of foetus and mother health.

Author Biographies

  • Jacob Antony, Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

    Additional Professor, Department of General Medicine

  • AV Anilkumar, Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

    Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery

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Published

2019-03-25

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Review Article

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