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Paracetamol during pregnancy can lead to neuro-developmental disorders in newborns
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1 hr agoTaking paracetamol during pregnancy might increase the offspring’s chances of developing neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.
Paracetamol also known as ‘acetaminophen’ is considered safe for managing headache, and pain during pregnancy.researchers, including those at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, US, provided 46 previously published studies involving over a lakh participants over several countries.
Findings published in the journal Bio-Med Central show that “higher-quality studies are more likely to show a link between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and increased risks of autism and ADHD,” said author Diddier Prada, assistant professor of population health science and policy, environmental medicine and climate science, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Sinai.
“Given the widespread use of this medication, even a small increase in risk could have major public health implications,” Prada said.
Signs
Restlessness
Problems with coordination
Mood swings, frustration, anxiety, emotional issues, and irritability
Lack of facial expressions and inability to maintain eye contact
Inattentiveness – Failure to response
Difficulty speaking
Problems with reading and writing
Daydreaming
Difficulty understanding commands and instructions
Repetition of words
Difficulty in managing time, prioritizing tasks, focus on tasks
Issues pertaining to emotion, such as mood swings, an irritable temper, and an easily frustrated state of mind.
Rocking or flapping hands
Problems with coordinating movement
Lack of attention
Difficulty with maths (dyscalculia)
Poor memory
Difficulty in following directions
Problems remaining organized
Get distracted easily
Highly impulsive in nature
Trouble paying attention or listening properly
Problems understanding words or concepts.
Poor hand-eye coordination