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)

MedScape (2023)

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[gypsyymariee]

Thank you for making a video about this mostly unknown condition. I had this 3 years ago during my pregnancy and I’m still mentally plagued by it, it was the worst experience of my life to date. It also isn’t only in the first trimester, I had it for the whole 40 weeks.

[daphnemawunge]

This almost took my life . I shiver when i think of it. Ended at 1 child cos of HG

[aimanjabbar]

I've suffered this during my 1st pregnancy and also now with my second one. My mum had it, my sisters had it and what makes me mad is when u tell people this is what you are going through, they start comparing themselves saying oh yes i had the same whereas they dont. It clearly states here that it happens in 1-2% of pregnancies, then how can each and everyone have it. Why are people like that? Its a real suffering for all 40 weeks and you cannot even enjoy your pregnancy 😢

[teresanash-mcneil-hffo]

I suffered this for the whole 9 months on all three pregnancies, 24/7 I couldn’t stand the smell or sight of food, and was hospitalised each time too. I lost a substantial amount
of weight and weighed less at the end of pregnancy than at the beginning of each pregnancy.

[brookiejai]

Currently experiencing this :( I wouldn’t wish this on anyone

[carmenfourh]

my daughter-in-law had this twice. We found a study using gabapentin on women with HG. she started the medication and it helped her a lot. I hope this helps someone else.

[AndrewD]

My wife has this right now and it's 11 weeks. It's a rough go

[gayathriganesan]

Much useful video. Also include sensitivity to light

[mominfujairah]

Everything which i eat converts into Hyper Acidity along with blood in the vomit..

[midnightlove]

irony that this gets uploaded in the same week I test positive for pregnancy

[demabawalsah]

Very informative thank u from Jordan 🎉

[ashokaathegreat]

Ondansetron cause cleft palate so prohibited in 1st and 2nd Trimester

[stacyoliveira]

I had severe HG with my last baby and it was terrible. It lasted up until I gave birth. 60+ pound weightless. I pray my daughter never get it when they have children.

[monika]

Why liver enzymes is raised in hypermesis?