Hyperemesis Gravidarum–A Serious Issue during Pregnancy: In-Depth Clinical Review and Treatment Modalities
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Abbreviations: HCG: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin; Β-hCG: Β-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin; DVT: Deep Vein Thrombosis; TMP-SMX: Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole; EBV: Epstein Barr Virus; ALT: Alanine Aminotransferase; AST: Aspartate Aminotransferase; ALP: Alkaline Phosphatase, PT: Prothrombin Time; CBC: Complete Blood Cell; AFLP: Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy; DKA: Diabetic Ketoacidosis; GTD: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease; BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen; NS: Normal Saline; OTC: Over-The-Counter
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Wisconsin Medical Journal
Doctor Philip is with the University of Wisconsin, Department of Family Practice, Eau Claire, Wis. Address reprint requests to Binu Philip, DO, 807 S Farwell, Eau Claire, Wis 54701 ABSTRACT Nausea and vomiting commonly occur in pregnant women. Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea and vomiting rarely occurring in pregnancy. Between 0.3% and 2% of all pregnant women suffer from hyper...
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