Hyperemesis Gravidarum
NOT “a bad case of morning sickness” @Scobie

Symptoms:

- Prolonged and severe nausea and vomiting

- Being dehydrated. Symptoms of dehydration include, feeling thirsty, tired, dizzy or lightheaded, not peeing very much
- Weight loss

- Blood pressure (hypotension) when standing

- Unlike regular pregnancy sickness, HG may not get better by 16 to 20 weeks. It may not clear up completely until the baby is born

- Headaches and constipation from dehydration
Severe sickness can be exhausting and stop you doing everyday tasks, such as going to work or even getting out of bed.

- HG can cause dehydration which can increase the risk of having a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis), although this is rare.
Issues with mental health

- Anxiety about going out or being too far from home

- Feeling isolated

- Feeling confused as to why this is happening to you

- Feeling unsure about how to cope with the rest of the pregnancy
If the nausea and vomiting cannot be controlled, she need to be admitted to hospital.

Treatment can include intravenous fluids, which are given directly into a vein through a drip. If the case is severe, the anti-sickness drugs may also need to be given via a vein or a muscle.
You can follow @KaylaAdams___.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled: