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1
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Diagnosis of hyperemesis

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Severe, protracted nausea and vomiting associated with weight loss of more than 5% of prepregnancy weight, dehydration and electrolyte imbalances

2
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How can the severity of NVP be classified

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oObjective and validated index of nausea and vomiting such as the Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) score

3
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Biochemical characteristics oh HG

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  • Hyponatraemia
  • Hypokalaemia
  • Low serum urea
  • Raised haematocrit
  • Ketonuria with a metabolic hypochloraemic alkalosis
  • Transaminase increased in 40% patients
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Differential diagnosis for HG

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  • Peptic ulcers
  • Cholecystitis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Hepatitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis
  • Metabolic conditions
  • Neurological conditions and drug-induced nausea and vomiting