Hyperemesis gravidarum is excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. This phenomenon is not like the usual morning sickness and can cause dehydration and starvation. The cause of hyperemesis gravidarum is unknown.
Psychological factors can trigger or exacerbate vomiting. Patient body weight decrease and prevent dehydration. Dehydration can cause changes in electrolyte levels in the blood so the blood becomes too acidic. If vomiting continues to occur, there could be damage to the liver.
Another complication is bleeding in the retina caused by increased blood pressure when the patient vomit. Patients treated and get the fluid, glucose, electrolytes and viatamin intravenously. Patients fasted for 24 hours. Jia necessary, could be given anti-nausea drugs and sedatives. If dehydration has been successfully resolved, the sufferer may start eating soft foods in small portions. Vomiting usually stop within a few days. If symptoms recur, then the treatment is repeated.
