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Hyperemesis gravidarum

Also called: HG
A severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Requires a medical diagnosis
  • Lab tests or imaging rarely required
  • Medium-term: resolves within months
Rarely, morning sickness is so severe that it's classified as hyperemesis gravidarum.
Rare: Fewer than 100 thousand cases per year (Nigeria)
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and others. Learn more
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