Hyperemesis gravidarum is the condition of dehydration resulting from continuous vomiting during the stage of pregnancy. Not all the pregnant women will have nausea each day and it would get settled at the end of first trimester for most of the women. But for some women, the vomiting sensation will continue till the end of pregnancy that may result in dehydration or loss of body fluids.
Causes Of Hyperemesis Gravidarum :
Morning sickness is the major cause for hyperemesis gravidarum. It is normal to vomit each day in the morning due to the hormone secretion of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin HCG. Sometimes, the hormone level will increase tremendously in blood causing repeated vomiting and nausea. This is more particular for women who are carrying twin zygotes inside her womb. Women who have hydatiform mole have more chances of getting vomiting than other pregnant women.
Symptoms :
Some of the common signs of hyperemesis gravidarum are nausea and vomiting that does not get settled by any treatment. Some women will experience weight loss due to continuous dehydration. There may be experience of fainting due to loss of consciousness and lightheadedness in some women.
Diagnoses :
- Your doctor will examine your blood pressure and body condition by checking the pulse and heart beat. He may also do urine ketone test and hematocrit to assess the hormone level in blood.
- In case of severe vomiting, he may also do routine gastrointestinal scan to rule out any abnormality in the liver and intestine.
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum Treatment :
Plenty of home remedies are available to manage vomiting during pregnancy. Morning sickness is quite a normal problem faced by pregnant women and you can avoid this by taking few ounces of ginger/lemon juice in empty stomach. To avoid the condition of hyperemesis gravidarum you need to stay hydrated by taking plenty of fluids daily.