Hyperemesis Symptoms

The following are some common symptoms associated with hyperemesis gravidarum: excessive pregnancy nausea or vomiting anemia headache dizziness extreme fatigue vomiting of mucus, bile or blood dehydration dizziness or fainting weight loss of five to 20 pounds Symptoms of hyperemesis usually appear between the fourth and sixth week of pregnancy and generally improve moderately prior to the twentieth week of pregnancy. However, symptoms can sometimes last the entire pregnancy. If any of these symptoms occur, you should consult your doctor immediately in order for a diagnosis to be made.

Hyperemesis Risks
If left untreated, hyperemesis can be life threatening for both a pregnant women and the unborn foetus. Some health risks for a pregnant woman include: nutritional deficiencies high blood pressure liver disease kidney disease Hyperemesis gravidarum pregnancy complications include: early delivery low birth weight large for age baby congenital heart disease Miscarriage is very rare.

Treatment
If left untreated, hyperemesis can lead to such complications as kidney or liver damage. Because of its potentially serious side effects, hospitalization is the first step in hyperemesis treatment. A comprehensive hyperemsis gravidarum treatment plan includes antiemetic (non-vomiting) drugs, coupled with a nutritional plan (administered through IV to prevent dehydration and malnutrition); bed rest may also be prescribed.