![Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of morning sickness, during pregnancy in which excessive pregnancy-related nausea and/or vomiting that prevents adequate intake of food and fluids.<br />,[object Object],(Hyper-, meaning excessive, and emesis, meaning vomiting,, gravida, meaning pregnant Therefore, hyperemesis gravidarum means quot;
excessive vomiting in pregnancy)<br />Cause:-<br />The cause of HG is unknown. In particular Hyper emesis may be due to raised levels of beta HCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin) as it is more common in multiple pregnancies and in gestational trophoblastic disease. This theory would also explain why hyperemesis gravidarum is most frequently encountered in first trimester (often around 8 - 12 weeks of gestation), as HCG levels are highest at that time and decline afterwards.<br />-Additional theories point to high levels of estrogen and progesterone<br />(Historically, HG was blamed upon a psychological condition of the pregnant women. Medical professionals believed it was a reaction to an unwanted pregnancy or some other emotional or psychological problem).<br />-There may be a genetic component.<br />Symptoms:-<br />When HG is severe and/or inadequately treated, it may result in:<br />,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/hyperemesisgravidum-100424085844-phpapp01/85/Hyperemesis-gravidum-1-320.jpg)
Recomendados
Más contenido relacionado
La actualidad más candente
La actualidad más candente (20)
Similar a Hyperemesis gravidum
Similar a Hyperemesis gravidum (20)
Más de Mithun Patel
Último
Último (20)
Hyperemesis gravidum
- 2. Dehydration, which may causing ketosis and constipation
- 7. Food leaving the stomach more slowly
- 8. Rapidly changing hormone levels during pregnancy
- 10. Physical and emotional stress of pregnancy on the body
- 11. Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessels in the eyes)
- 12. Difficulty with daily activities
- 13. Hallucinations