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How common is Hyperemesis?
Hyperemesis, or extreme nausea and excessive vomiting, occur in about 1% of pregnancies
What is extreme vomiting?
The term for it is hyperemesis, excessive vomiting, such as in hyperemesis gravidarum, the excessive vomiting of pregnancy.
What is the symptom of hyperemesis?
The main symptom of hyperemesis is severe vomiting, which causes dehydration and weight loss
Does hyperemesis gravidarum affect children?
Hyperemesis gravidarum rarely causes problems for the unborn baby
What is extreme persistent vomiting?
The term for it is hyperemesis, excessive vomiting, such as in hyperemesis gravidarum, the excessive vomiting of pregnancy.
Will you have Hyperemesis gravidarum in your second pregnancies?
If you have Hyperemesis Gravidarum during one pregnancy you won't necessarily have it in another but you are at greater risk for having it again.
When is Hyperemesis usually seen?
Hyperemesis gravidarum is usually seen during the first trimester of pregnancy, typically starting around week 5 and peaking around weeks 9-13.
Is hyperemesis gravidarum usually self limiting and transient?
true
Extreme persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration is known as?
hyperemesis
What is a medical term with the suffix -emesis?
hyperemesis: excessive vomiting
Can hyperemesis gravidarum be prevented?
Although there is no evidence that hyperemesis gravidarum can be prevented, vomiting during pregnancy sometimes may be lessened
Is it possible you can lose weight instead of gaining it during pergnancy?
Yes if you are experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum.
