What is Grave Hyperemesis in pregnancy?
Have you heard of this serious pregnancy discomfort? We tell you what it is about, the symptoms and how to treat it.
WHAT IS GRAVE HYPEREMESIS IN PREGNANCY?
Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a pregnancy disorder where nausea and severe vomiting occur. Under the circumstances, a pregnant woman experiences considerable weight loss.
IT IS NORMAL?
70% of pregnant women experience morning sickness or nausea that is typical of pregnancy, but it has also been reported that there are at least 50,000 cases of this condition called Hyperémesis Gravidarum worldwide.
FOR WHAT IS THIS?
The exact cause of this serious discomfort is not well understood, but it is believed to be due to the levels of hormones that rise in pregnancy.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GRAVE HYPEREMESIS?
Symptoms appear between weeks 4 and 6 of pregnancy.
The discomfort increases between weeks 9 and 13.
- Uncontrollable nausea
- Severe vomiting
- No type of food is tolerated, neither solid nor liquid
- Considerable weight loss
- Dehydration
- Headaches
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Low blood pressure
- General discomfort of the body
- Yellowish color to the skin
Some women experience relief from week 20, but some experience it throughout their pregnancy.
NORMAL NAUSEA VS. HG
Normal nausea
- Nausea and rarely vomiting
- By week 12 nausea no longer occurs
- Sporadic vomiting occurs
- Sporadic vomiting
Gravidal hyperemesis
- Nausea occurs with severe vomiting
- Nausea and vomiting do not stop
- There is so much vomiting that you can suffer from dehydration and considerable weight loss
- Vomiting all the time, you can’t keep any solid or liquid food in your stomach
HOW TO TREAT DISCOMFORT?
In most cases, if a pregnant woman has hyperemesis gravidarum, she may require urgent hospitalization, due to the lack of nutrients and dehydration, since it puts the life of the mother and the baby at risk.
Your gynecologist will study your case and tell you what is best for you and your baby.
WHAT CAN I DO AT HOME?
- To avoid discomfort a little, rest.
- Stay in bed most of the time.
- Do not make efforts.
- Don’t exercise.
- Try to eat a cracker when you wake up, it will calm the feeling a bit.
- Don’t self-medicate.
- Do not stop eating or drinking liquids, make an effort.
- Do not go to any alternative therapy if your gynecologist does not indicate it.
- Ask your gynecologist if you can have any tea.
- Try to stay calm and think positive.
- Read a good book or watch a television series to keep your mind distracted.
This discomfort can pose a risk to your health and that of your baby, go to the doctor as soon as possible.