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==Overview==
==Overview==
Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent [[nausea and vomiting]] during pregnancy that may lead to [[dehydration]]
Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent [[nausea and vomiting]] during pregnancy that may lead to [[dehydration]].


==What are the symptoms of Hyperemesis gravidarum?==
==What are the symptoms of Hyperemesis gravidarum?==

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Hyperemesis gravidarum

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Hyperemesis gravidarum?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Overview

Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that may lead to dehydration.

What are the symptoms of Hyperemesis gravidarum?

What causes Hyperemesis gravidarum?

  • The cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is believed to be rapidly rising blood levels of a hormone called HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), which is released by the placenta.
  • Extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can happen if you are pregnant with twins (or more) or if you have a hydatidiform mole.

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your health care provider if you are pregnant and have severe nausea and vomiting.

Diagnosis

  • The doctor will perform a physical exam.
  • The following laboratory tests will be done to check for signs of dehydration:
  • Your doctor may need to run tests to rule out liver and gastrointestinal problems.

Treatment options

  • Small, frequent meals and eating dry foods such as crackers may help relieve uncomplicated nausea.
  • You should drink plenty of fluids. Increase fluids during the times of the day when you feel the least nauseated. Seltzer, ginger ale, or other sparkling waters may be helpful.
  • Vitamin B6 (no more than 100 mg daily) has been shown to decrease the nausea in early pregnancy.
  • Medication to prevent nausea is reserved for cases where vomiting is persistent and severe enough to present potential risks to you and your unborn baby. In severe cases, you may be admitted to the hospital, where fluids will be given to you through an IV.

Where to find medical care for Hyperemesis gravidarum?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Hyperemesis gravidarum

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

  • Nausea and vomiting usually peaks between 2 and 12 weeks of pregnancy and goes away by the second half of pregnancy.
  • With proper identification of symptoms and careful follow-up, this condition rarely presents serious complications for the infant or mother.

Possible complications

  • Too much vomiting is harmful because it leads to dehydration and poor weight gain during pregnancy.
  • Social or psychological problems may be associated with this disorder of pregnancy. If such problems exist, they need to be identified and addressed appropriately.

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