CPM Certified Professional Midwife

Category - The Postpartum Period

A 20 year old woman with amenorrhea for 10 weeks presents with excessive nausea and vomiting in the morning. What is your probable diagnosis?
  1. Preeclampsia
  2. Hyperemesis gravidarum
  3. Psychiatric illness
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - Hyperemesis gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe type of vomiting in pregnanc; it has a deleterious effect on the overall health of the pregnant woman.

Causes of hyperemesis gravidarum include:
1. Multiple pregnancy
2. Family history
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Unplanned pregnancy
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