Hyperemesis: What to know about HG ?

Hyperemesis or hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) or also known as morning sickness is considered as one of the most frequent problems, especially with the baby boom. As per the static, this complaint is known to be the most frustrating condition to be treated by a doctor of chiropractic. A Hyperemesis gravidarum cause is a severe form of morning sickness. Also it is considered as an uncommon problem of pregnancy. However, during the stage of pregnancy vomiting and nausea exist on a continuum, so there is often not a proper analysis between hyperemesis and morning sickness. An approx percentile of 0.3 % to 2.0% of pregnant women is afflicted from Hyperemesis.

Symptoms

• Metabolic imbalances
• Dehydration
• Loss of pre-pregnancy body weight
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Hormonal imbalances during pregnancy
• Physical as well as emotional pregnancy stress
• Difficulty in handling daily work
• Hallucinations
• Complications during pregnancy
• Headaches, backaches and constipation
• Too much of salivation and exhaustion

Treatment

Basically, hyperemesis gravidarum is treated as a medical emergency as it consists of severe dehydration and other rare complications. The process may include intravenous or IV rehydration and antiemetic medications. But, if both of these medication and hydration are considered insufficient then nutritional support may be required. In addition, often the HG treatment is considered little complicated because not all women respond properly to the treatment.

Medications

Although, during the stage of pregnancy no medication is considered safe, but several treatment are there that are commonly used for Hyperemesis and are completely considered risk-free.

IV or intravenous hydration

Intravenous hydration treatment often includes supplementation of electrolytes as an alternative for persistent vomiting, which leads to a deficiency. On the other hand, supplementation for lost thiamine is also likely to be considered to reduce the risk.

Nutritional support

If the case be that a woman is insufficient to respond to IV rehydration and medication then she may require nutritional support. In this patients might receive enteral or parenteral nutrition. Also, it is extremely important that women get proper care during pregnancy because this can reduce the rare complications faced by HG.

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