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- Fras Dakhil-Jerew, Susan Brook, and Fadel Derry.
- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK. fdjerew@yahoo.com
- J Rehabil Med. 2008 Oct 1; 40 (9): 780-2.
ObjectiveTo highlight an unusual cause of autonomic dysreflexia in tetraplegia and present a review of the literature.Study DesignCase report of a patient in Stoke Mandeville Hospital, UK.MethodsA 33-year-old woman with C6 incomplete tetraplegia presented with signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia attributed to breastfeeding.ResultsCessation of breastfeeding was effective in stopping autonomic dysreflexia.ConclusionAutonomic 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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