Hyperemesis gravidarum--etiology and treatment

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a common pathology encountered by the obstetrician in 0.1-2% of all pregnancies. The purpose of our review, along with other literature, is to report general outline of the syndrome, with etiology, complications and some guidelines about conventional and newer therapy.

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Published in:	Clinica terapeutica Vol. 154; no. 5; p. 337
Main Authors:	Imperato, F, Canova, I, Basili, R, Iuele, T, Mossa, B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Italian
Published:	Italy 01-09-2003
Subjects:	Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage Adrenal Cortex Hormones - adverse effects Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use Antiemetics - administration & dosage Antiemetics - adverse effects Antiemetics - therapeutic use Clinical Trials as Topic Dicyclomine Doxylamine - administration & dosage Doxylamine - therapeutic use Drug Combinations Enteral Nutrition Female Histamine Antagonists - administration & dosage Histamine Antagonists - therapeutic use Humans Hyperemesis Gravidarum - complications Hyperemesis Gravidarum - drug therapy Hyperemesis Gravidarum - etiology Hyperemesis Gravidarum - psychology Hyperemesis Gravidarum - therapy Odds Ratio Parenteral Nutrition Placebos Pregnancy Pyridoxine - administration & dosage Pyridoxine - therapeutic use Risk Factors Time Factors
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Summary:	Hyperemesis gravidarum is a common pathology encountered by the obstetrician in 0.1-2% of all pregnancies. The purpose of our review, along with other literature, is to report general outline of the syndrome, with etiology, complications and some guidelines about conventional and newer therapy.
ISSN:	0009-9074