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Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

About

Pregnancy complication of the extreme along with persistent nausea and vomiting.

Around 1-1.5% of pregnant women suffer from Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Also called Normal Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Women having a history of mild HG in their family are at a greater risk of being affected.
It is caused by hormonal imbalance, deficiency of vitamin B or trophoblastic disease. However, actual reasons are still unknown.
There is no known prevention for this but can be managed in different ways.

Mild HG symptoms generally appear between the 4th and 6th week of pregnancy and get better by 20th week (but not always). Excessive vomiting during pregnancy leads to dehydration.

Symptoms

Self-diagnosable
Persistent vomiting and nausea are the most common symptoms.

People may experience:

Loss of appetite
Loss of weight (5% of body weight due to vomiting and nausea)
Dehydration
Food Aversions
Dizziness and extreme fatigue
Low Blood pressure Also, common: Jaundice, fainting, rapid heart rates, confusion, salivation, depression

Treatment

Self-Care: Rest is essential to manage the condition, intake of ginger and taking small meals have been known to help.

Medications: All the medications should be taken only after the prescription from doctors. Receiving fluid through Intravenous fluids (IV) and tube feeding as per a doctor’s recommendation.

Specialists: For more information and consultation, contact the doctor. mfine can also help you to deal with it. At mfine, you can connect with a doctor without having to wait in long queues. Check out the app today!