Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a condition in which newborn babies experience physical withdrawal symptoms due to the termination of exposure to certain drugs used during pregnancy. This is a consequence of maternal drug use, most often opioids, during pregnancy. Symptoms of NAS can include tremors, excessive crying, fever, seizures and other neurological or gastrointestinal problems. Early diagnosis and treatment of NAS are essential as it can have long-term physical and mental health consequences. Treatment approaches include providing supportive care and medications to manage withdrawal symptoms. Recent research has focused on developing interventions to prevent the occurrence of NAS due to opioid use in pregnant women.
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