Neonatal abstinence syndrome

Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2010 Oct-Dec;8(32):426-8. doi: 10.3126/kumj.v8i4.6245.

Abstract

Intrauterine exposure to drugs by mothers is not an uncommon finding ine our society. Due to the mother's suppression of a medical history, the diagnosis of neonatal abstinence syndrome is often missed. We report a case of a term, female, newborn, who presented with the following features;e restlessness, inconsolable crying, along with sweating, vigorous sucking; andadiarrhoea. No conclusion was derived from routine investigations. Eventually, with a high degree of suspicion regarding maternal drug addiction, her history was reviewed and it was discovered that the mother was a heroin addict. The baby was diagnosed as a case of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. The neonate was successfully managed thereafter and discharged.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heroin / adverse effects*
  • Heroin Dependence / complications*
  • Heroin Dependence / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Narcotics / adverse effects
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / etiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / chemically induced*
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / diagnosis

Substances

  • Narcotics
  • Heroin