Number three. Gestational conditions
Number three. Gestational conditions
One. Hyperemesis gravidarum
A pregnancy complication that is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and possible dehydration.
Considered more severe than morning sickness.
Often symptoms get better after the twentieth week of pregnancy but may last the entire pregnancy duration.
Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
When vomiting is severe, it may result in the following:
Loss of five percent or more of pre-pregnancy body weight.
Dehydration, causing ketosis and constipation.
Nutritional disorders, such as vitamin B one (thiamine) deficiency, vitamin B six (pyridoxine) deficiency or vitamin B twelve (cobalamin) deficiency.
Metabolic imbalances such as metabolic ketoacidosis or thyrotoxicosis.
Physical and emotional stress.
Difficulty with activities of daily living.
Symptoms can be aggravated by hunger, fatigue, prenatal vitamins (especially those containing iron), and diet.
Many women with hyperemesis gravidarum are extremely sensitive to odors in their environment; certain smells may exacerbate symptoms.
Excessive salivation, also known as "Sialorrhea Gravidarum", is another symptom experienced by some women.
Hyperemesis gravidarum tends to occur in the first trimester of pregnancy and lasts significantly longer than morning sickness. While most women will experience near-complete relief of morning sickness symptoms near the beginning of their second trimester, some sufferers of hyperemesis gravidarum will experience severe symptoms until they give birth to their baby, and sometimes even after giving birth.