Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Pregnancy Nausea): Risks, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Pregnancy Nausea): Risks, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is an obstetrical condition involving excessive and intractable nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy. Multiple factors increase the likelihood of having this condition including hyperthyroidism, obesity and having a twin or triplet pregnancy. The exact underlying cause is not entirely known but it is believed to be due to high levels of particular hormones. In this lesson, we discuss the signs and symptoms and when they occur, including important complications, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.

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REFERENCES:
StatPearls - "Hyperemesis Gravidarum" (2023)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532917/

MedScape (2023)
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/254751-overview

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