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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))

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Content updated on Oct 10, 2023

What is hyperemesis gravidarum?

A severe form of morning sickness, where patients have significant vomiting and are typically unable to keep much food or fluids down. They can lose weight and become very dehydrated. The exact cause is unclear, but it's thought to be related to levels of pregnancy hormones (β-hCG and estrogen). Early treatment of morning sickness can help prevent progression to this severe form. There is typically no harm to the developing baby from this condition, but it is important to maintain normal hydration and weight in the mom.

Symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Currently pregnant

  • Fatigue

  • Loss of appetite

  • Decrease in urine volume

  • Recent weight loss

  • Abnormalities in sense of taste

Questions your doctor may ask to check for hyperemesis gravidarum

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hyperemesis gravidarum

  • Do you have nausea or vomiting?

  • Are you currently pregnant?

  • Do you feel fatigued?

  • Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?

  • Are you passing less urine?

Treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum

Treatment depends on the severity of the condition. Some severely dehydrated patients may need hospitalization and fluids given through a needle in the vein (IV fluids). Medications can be given to reduce the nausea and vomiting, and help with tolerance of oral food and fluids. Many patients will have improvement in symptoms as the pregnancy advances into the second and third trimester.

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References

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    https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/477853

  • Abramowitz A, Miller ES, Wisner KL. Treatment options for hyperemesis gravidarum. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2017 Jun;20(3):363-372. doi: 10.1007/s00737-016-0707-4. Epub 2017 Jan 9. PMID: 28070660; PMCID: PMC7037589.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00737-016-0707-4

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  • Dean CR, Shemar M, Ostrowski GAU, Painter RC. Management of severe pregnancy sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum. BMJ. 2018 Nov 30;363:k5000. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k5000. PMID: 30504245.

    https://www.bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k5000

  • ACOG Practice Bulletin

    https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2018/01/nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy

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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD

Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)

Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))

Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.

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