Hyperemesis gravidarum

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Nausea - persistent - in pregnancy; Vomiting - persistent - in pregnancy

• Symptoms of pregnancy
• Severe nausea
• Persistent excessive vomiting (often leading to weight loss)
• Lightheadedness or fainting

Signs of dehydration may occur, including:

• Ketones in urine
• Increased hematocrit
• Increased pulse rate
• Decreased blood pressure

Blood tests may be recommended for further evidence of dehydration.

Review Date: 11/08/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.