What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a condition in which persistent nausea and vomiting occur during pregnancy, it might lead to dehydration and weight loss.

Morning Sickness vs Hyperemesis Gravidarum:

Morning Sickness-

Nausea and vomiting do not interfere with ability of eat or drink.

Vomiting is not very frequent and severe.

It will disappear after 12 to 14 weeks.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum-

Nausea and vomiting interfere with ability of eat or drink.

Vomiting and nausea is very often.

It often does not go away without any treatment and become worse it left untreated.

Risk Factors For Hyperemesis Gravidarum:

Being Overweight

Having multiple pregnancy

First time pregnancy

Might be due to trophoblastic disease

Cause:

The main cause for hyperemesis gravidarum is not clear but some reasons are like:

When human chorionic gonadotropin hormone level peaked in blood during pregnancy.

One more hormone found high in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum is GDF15.

Symptoms:

Often feel nausea

Frequent vomiting

Dehydration

Loss of appetite

Weight loss

Dizziness

Precaution:

Prevention is always better than cure and some preventions which help to prevent hyperemesis gravidarum like:

Eating frequently but small meals

Try to have bland food

Bed rest

Acupressure

Chewing ginger might help in nausea.

 

Reference:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12232-hyperemesis-gravidarum-severe-nausea--vomiting-during-pregnancy?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=pmd_j0PgUKSINMf_vllCglG9_5Jd2pY2ICkGkPZQ5laGhX0-1632202118-0-gqNtZGzNAyWjcnBszQnl

https://www.healthline.com/health/hyperemesis-gravidarum#morning-sickness-vs-hg

https://www.hyperemesis.org/who-we-help/mothers-area/get-info/do-i-have-morning-sickness-or-hg/

https://www.verywellhealth.com/hyperemesis-gravidarum-overview-5176336#causes