Hyperemesis gravidarum: Current aspect
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2011
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An advanced state of nausea and vomiting, which are common symptoms of early pregnancy, is known as hyperemesis gravidarum and may result in dehydration, ketonuria, catabolism and require hospitalisation. Aetiological factors include increased hCG and steroids, multiple pregnancy and vitamin deficiency. Differential diagnosis of nausea and vomiting should be made and supportive treatment as well as antiemetic therapy is recommended. This review discusses aetiology and management modalities of hyperemesis gravidarum including fluid therapy, antiemetics, vitamins, psychological support and non-pharmacological measures. © 2011 Informa UK, Ltd.
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Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Fluid Therapy , Humans , Hyperemesis Gravidarum , Pregnancy , Prenatal Care , Social Support , antiemetic agent , chlorpromazine , chorionic gonadotropin , cyanocobalamin , diazepam , diphenhydramine , doxylamine , droperidol , estrogen , folic acid , glucose , herbaceous agent , hydrocortisone , low molecular weight heparin , meclozine , methylprednisolone , metoclopramide , ondansetron , placebo , prednisolone , prednisone , promethazine , pyridoxine , sodium , steroid , steroid hormone , thiamine , vitamin K group , acupressure , acupuncture , catabolism , clinical feature , dehydration , differential diagnosis , drug dose reduction , drug safety , electrostimulation therapy , female , fluid therapy , ginger , hospitalization , human , hyperemesis gravidarum , hyperthyroidism , jejunostomy , ketonuria , laboratory test , multiple pregnancy , nausea and vomiting , nose feeding , percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy , pregnancy outcome , Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nause Score , priority journal , psychosocial care , review , scoring system , thromboembolism , thyrotoxicosis , treatment outcome , vitamin deficiency , vitamin supplementation