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Postgrad Med J 2002;78:76-79 doi:10.1136/pmj.78.916.76
  • Review

Hyperemesis gravidarum: current concepts and management

  1. N K Kuşcu,
  2. F Koyuncu
  1. Celal Bayar University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manisa, Turkey
  1. Correspondence to:
 Dr Naci Kemal Kuşcu, Celal Bayar University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manisa, Turkey 45020;
 nkk{at}ixir.com
  • Received 13 June 2001
  • Accepted 19 October 2001

Abstract

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a common problem for an obstetrician. Though nausea and vomiting are quite common in pregnancy, hyperemesis is found in only 1–20 patients per 1000. In this practical review, a general outline of the syndrome, its relation to the gastrointestinal system and thyroid, mild and rare severe complications, and conventional treatment versus newer options are discussed.

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