Description Severe nausea and v...
Description
Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and most often occurring during the first trimester. It can cause dehydration and drastic changes in body chemistry, and may be dangerous to the mother and baby. The exact cause is unknown but risk factors include: first pregnancy, hyper-emesis gravidarum during a previous pregnancy, having a multiple pregnancy (such as twins or triplets), and being overweight, The disorder occurs in about 0.5 to 2% of all pregnancies.
Symptoms
Vomiting, nausea, fatigue, weight loss, decreased urination, confusion, lightheadedness, fainting.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Blood and urine tests may be done to measure the extent of dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities and to rule out an infection or other explanation for the symptoms.
Tests:
Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), Urinalysis (UA)
Specialists:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Blood and urine tests may be done to measure the extent of dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities and to rule out an infection or other explanation for the symptoms.
Tests:
Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), Urinalysis (UA)
Specialists:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Treatment
Treatment includes: oral or intravenous fluids and anti-nausea medications. Frequent, small meals and vitamin B6 (up to 100 mg/day) may be helpful. Over time, this condition usually improves on its own.