How Do You Diagnose Hyperemesis?
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a pregnancy-related condition that affects about 1 percent of pregnant women. Symptoms of HG include severe nausea, vomiting, extreme weight loss and a general disruption of the body’s normal functions. Although there is no particular test for conclusively diagnosing HG, physicians look at the symptoms to determine whether a woman is suffering from the condition. You may experience extreme nausea and vomiting that begins early in the first trimester and may last until the third trimester. Unlike “morning sickness,” a patient with HG feels sick all the time, with little relief, and may not be able to keep down any food or fluids. If you have HG, you might find it difficult to eat an drink, any you may feel dehydrated soon after drinking. The sufferer loses weight rapidly, often more than 5 percent of her pre-pregnancy weight, and her electrolyte balance becomes unbalanced. Women with HG produce ketones in their urine, a sign that the body is using stored f
