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. 2002 Feb;78(916):76–79. doi: 10.1136/pmj.78.916.76

Hyperemesis gravidarum: current concepts and management

N Kuscu 1, F Koyuncu 1
PMCID: PMC1742282  PMID: 11807187

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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