Presentation
During last two presentations he admitted to the chronic abuse of marijuana,which was confirmed with positive findings of tetrahydrocannabinol in urine. [dlib.si]
During last two presentations he admitted to the chronic abuse of marijuana, which was confirmed with positive findings of tetrahydrocannabinol in urine. [worldcat.org]
[…] eating disorders. [3] [4] Diagnosis is usually made based on the observed signs and symptoms. [3] HG has been technically defined as more than three episodes of vomiting per day such that weight loss of 5% or three kilograms has occurred and ketones are present [en.wikipedia.org]
Entire Body System
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Painter
Available from: [1].pdf [Accessed 27th March 2018] Veenendaal MV, Van Abeelen AF, Painter RC, Van der Post JA, Roseboom TJ. (2011) Consequences of hyperemesis gravidarum for offspring: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. [nct.org.uk]
Gastrointestinal
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Upper Abdominal Pain
Case report: We report a case of a 21-year old patient who repeatedly presented at our Department of Internal Medicine with hyperemesis and upper abdominal pain. [dlib.si]
Jaw & Teeth
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Metallic Taste
I could think of nothing but the nausea and the metallic taste in my mouth – and soon the vomiting began. It sounds a strange way to describe a pregnancy, but it felt as if I was being poisoned. [dailymail.co.uk]
Neurologic
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Convulsions
The great convulsions of my body each time I made a mad dash to the toilet terrified me. When I visited my GP after ten days of this hell I was told to pull myself together. [dailymail.co.uk]
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Excitement
I remember how the joy and excitement at the thought of a baby on the way was overshadowed by the sudden and violent onslaught of nausea that took hold at about four weeks. [dailymail.co.uk]
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Confusion
My head was pounding and I was beginning to feel quite confused. My skin was itchy and dry. At Queen Charlotte’s, a specialised maternity hospital in west London, they were both immediately attentive and kind. [dailymail.co.uk]
Treatment
Here is everything to know about hyperemesis gravidarum, from its symptoms to potential treatments. [insider.com]
If conservative dietary measures fail, more extensive treatment such as the use of antiemetic medications and intravenous rehydration may be required. [en.wikipedia.org]
Our work includes researching the cause and treatment of NVP and HG and producing educational and supportive information for sufferers, carers and health care professionals and leading on research on the condition. [charityfilmawards.com]
The Duchess of Cambridge is receiving treatment at the King Edward VII Hospital in London pictured Doctors ran constant checks to make sure my vital organs were still functioning. [dailymail.co.uk]
Epidemiology
[…] significant difference in the neonatal death rate in infants born to mothers with HG compared to infants born to mothers who do not have HG. [11] Children born to mothers with undertreated HG have a fourfold increase in neurobehavioral diagnoses. [38] Epidemiology [en.wikipedia.org]
Pathophysiology
Another postulated cause of HG is an increase in maternal levels of estrogens (decreasing intestinal motility and gastric emptying leading to nausea/vomiting). [11] Pathophysiology [ edit ] Although the pathophysiology of HG is poorly understood, the [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
If oral nutrition is insufficient, intravenous nutritional support may be needed. [12] For women who require hospital admission, thromboembolic stockings or low-molecular-weight heparin may be used as measures to prevent the formation of a blood clot. [en.wikipedia.org]
Hyperemesis gravidarum can prevent you from doing your job, from looking after other children, and might leave you feeling depressed and anxious. [nct.org.uk]
These drugs prevent vomiting. Many antiemetic drugs have been shown to be safe to use during pregnancy. Others have conflicting or limited safety information. [acog.org]