Presentation
The present review aims to present the scientific evidence on the effectiveness and fetal safety of Diclegis(®)/Diclectin(®) for the treatment of NVP to justify its use as first-line treatment for NVP. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Malnutrition
There are many options for treating this condition, which can cause dehydration, weight loss and malnutrition. If you’re severely dehydrated, you might need to be given IV fluids, and you might be given pregnancy-safe antinausea medicine. [thebump.com]
But instead, women can show signs of malnutrition and starvation, she said. [livescience.com]
In very rare instances jaundice may result - thought to be due to severe protein and vitamin malnutrition. The cause of the vomiting is primarily physiological but psychological factors may affect the apparent severity. [gpnotebook.co.uk]
Less common but severe complications of hyperemesis gravidarum include: Ruptured esophagus from forceful vomiting Collapsed lung Liver disease Blindness Brain swelling from malnutrition Kidney failure Blood clots Seizures Coma Death [everydayhealth.com]
While mild cases can often be treated with natural home remedies, severe cases can lead to weight loss, electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition and dehydration — which is why they often require hospitalization to effectively safeguard your wellbeing and [whattoexpect.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting
BACKGROUND: Early medical management of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is desirable but less than optimal. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Nausea
Gastric dysrhythmias are disturbances of gastric pacesetter potential patterns that are present during the nausea of motion sickness, drug-induced nausea, in patients with diabetic gastropathy, and women with nausea of pregnancy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Liver, Gall & Pancreas
- Jaundice
If it does, it may severely damage the liver, causing jaundice and degeneration of liver tissue. If hyperemesis gravidarum severely damages the liver or causes severe dehydration, women can become confused. [merckmanuals.com]
In very rare instances jaundice may result - thought to be due to severe protein and vitamin malnutrition. The cause of the vomiting is primarily physiological but psychological factors may affect the apparent severity. [gpnotebook.co.uk]
Liver damage and jaundice (yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes) may occur with severe hyperemesis gravidarum. Thiamine deficiency may occur. Excessive weight loss and poor nutrition in the mother may affect fetal growth. [stanfordchildrens.org]
[…] nutrients pyridoxine and zinc Hyperemesis gravidarum may lead to the following symptoms and conditions: Severe nausea and vomiting Dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting Increased salivation Anemia Headaches Confusion Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice [everydayhealth.com]
Vomiting that does not allow you to keep any food down Signs and symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum: Severe nausea and vomiting Food aversions Weight loss of 5% or more of pre-pregnancy weight Decrease in urination Dehydration Headaches Confusion Fainting Jaundice [americanpregnancy.org]
Fetus
- Absent Fetal Heart Sounds
If fetal heart sounds are not clearly audible or detected by fetal Doppler, pelvic ultrasonography should be done to rule out hydatidiform mole. [merckmanuals.com]
[…] or high-pitched tinkling bowel sounds focal tenderness peritoneal signs (guarding, rigidity, rebound) genitourinary/pelvic flank tenderness to percussion uterus too large for dates absent fetal heart sounds grapelike tissue from cervix neurological confusion [sharinginhealth.ca]
Eyes
- Retinal Hemorrhage
hemorrhage, Mallory-Weiss syndrome, pneumothorax). 17, 18 Treatment Treatment should be directed toward reducing symptoms while posing the least amount of risk to the fetus and mother. [aafp.org]
Workup
However, an elevated free thyroxine may suggest that overt hyperthyroidism is present, thus necessitating further workup and treatment. [3] Urine culture: This may be indicated because urinary tract infection is common in pregnancy and can be associated [emedicine.medscape.com]
Serum
- Hyponatremia
Serum electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities may include hypochloremic alkylosis, hypokalemia, and hyponatremia [ 7 ]. [karger.com]
Treatment
Despite increased symptom severity in the treatment group, the combination regimen was efficacious: 20/29 (69%) vs. 18/25 (72%) in the treatment vs. control women respectively (P = 0.65). There were no congenital anomalies in the treatment group. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Prognosis [ 1 ] Most cases are self-limiting and settle without complication as pregnancy progresses. However, nausea and vomiting may cause significant psychosocial difficulties, time off work and a restriction of domestic and leisure activities. [patient.info]
Pregnancy outcome and prognosis In most cases, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is self limiting and is usually resolved by around 20 weeks gestation [ 13 ]. [bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com]
Etiology
Gestational hormones There is no proven role for gestational hormones in the etiology of NVP. [nvp-volumes.org]
The study identifies a number of factors that are related to the occurrence of NVP and that may give hints on the etiology of the condition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
To help healthcare providers and their pregnant patients reach these goals, this article details the scope, etiology, impact, assessment, and management of NVP. [npwomenshealthcare.com]
Psychological factors in the etiology and treatment of severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2002; 186:S210. Czeizel AE, Dudas I, Fritz G, et al. [alessandragraziottin.it]
Etiology Since our earlier review of this topic in 2000, we note limited advancement in the understanding of the precise etiology of hyperemesis gravidarum [ 11 ]. [karger.com]
Epidemiology
This article reviews the epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, outcomes, and treatment of NVP and HG. Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiology remains unclear, however, the cause of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is thought to be related to the high levels of beta-hCG and estrogen, as well as other hormonal, immunologic, and psychological contributors. return to top Signs [sharinginhealth.ca]
Aetiology and Pathophysiology Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) normally starts between 4 and 7 weeks’ gestation. It reaches a peak in the 9 th week, and settles by week 20 in 90% of women. [teachmeobgyn.com]
[ edit ] Hormone changes [ edit ] Pathophysiology of vomiting in pregnancy An increase in the circulating level of the hormone estrogen. [10] However, there is no consistent evidence of differences in estrogen levels and levels of bilirubin between women [en.wikipedia.org]
The pathophysiology of nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy is unknown, although metabolic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and psychologic factors probably all play a role. [merckmanuals.com]
Prevention
Snack on Crackers Snacking on crackers in the morning just after waking up is a great way to stop nausea and prevent vomiting during pregnancy. [top10homeremedies.com]
[…] provides an update on the management of NVP, including pharmacological and non pharmacological approaches Due to a high rate of recurrent symptoms, it is important for women to receive early treatment to reduce the severity of symptoms with the aim of preventing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Drink regularly to prevent dehydration. Drinking little and often may help prevent vomiting, as large amounts of fluid may make you more likely to be sick (NHS Choices 2015, NICE 2013). [babycentre.co.uk]