Hyperemesis gravidarum

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Hyperemesis gravidarum

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Key Takeaways

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a complication of pregnancy, in which there is persistent severe nausea and vomiting that can lead to dehydration and weight loss. People with Hyperemesis gravidarum experience vomiting several times a day, usually before the 20th week of pregnancy. This condition is often seen in primigravid young women and those with twin gestation or molar pregnancy.