हाइपरमेसिस ग्रेविडेरम

Also known as HG, Pregnancy Pernicious Vomiting, Pernicious Vomiting of Pregnancy, obsolete hyperemesis gravidarum, morning sickness, nausea in pregnancy, vomiting in pregnancy

human pregnancy disorder

Key facts

Specialty: Obstetrics , Gastroenterology
Symptoms: Nausea and vomiting such that weight loss and dehydration occur
Duration: Often gets better but may last entire pregnancy
Causes: Unknown. New research (late 2023) indicates an elevated level of one specific hormone.
Risk factors: First pregnancy, multiple pregnancy , obesity, prior or family history of hyperemesis gravidarum, trophoblastic disorder
Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms
Differential diagnosis: Urinary tract infection , high thyroid levels
Treatment: Drinking fluids, bland diet, intravenous fluids
Medication: Pyridoxine , metoclopramide
Frequency: ~1% of pregnant women