L12: Hyperemesis Gravidarum Flashcards

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Def of Emesis gravidarum

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  • Vomiting that occurs mostly during early morning, usually appears at 6 weeks & disappears after 14 weeks & doesn’t affect the general condition of woman.
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Def of Hyperemesis graviderum

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  • Severe vomiting during first 14 weeks affecting the general condition of woman

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  • persistent vomiting after 14 weeks & before 20 weeks.
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Incidence of Hyperemesis graviderum

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1/500

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Compare between Morning Sickness & Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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Causes of Hyperemesis graviderum

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Theories of Hyperemesis graviderum

  • HCG Theory
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  • High HCG level stimulates CRTZ (this may explain high incidence in vesicular mole & multifetal pregnancy).
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Theories of Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Psychological & Emotional Theory
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  • May play role through stimulation of CRTZ (this may be evidenced by improvement of condition after hospitalization & isolation from stressful home environment).
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Theories of Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Allergic Theory
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  • Allergic reaction to pregnancy hormones (HCG, estrogen & progesterone
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Theories of Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Infection Theory
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Infection è Helicobacter Pylori bacteria (gastritis) may play role.

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Theories of Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Nutritional Theory
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Vitamins B1 & B6 deficiency.

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Theories of Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Thyroid Gland Activation Theory
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May Play Role

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12
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Pathology of Hyperemesis graviderum

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13
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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Biochemical Disorders
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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Biochemical Disorders (Electrolyte Changes)
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↓↓ Na+ & Clˉ & ↑↑ blood urea.

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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Biochemical Disorders (Metabolic Changes)
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Hypoglycemia & ketoacidosis (ketone bodies).

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16
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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Biochemical Disorders (Circulatory Changes)
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Hypovolemia & hemoconcentration

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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Biochemical Disorders (Urinary Changes)
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Oliguria, Ketonuria, proteinuria & ↑↑ urinary urea

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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Organic Disorders
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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Organic Disorders (Liver)
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fatty degeneration

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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Organic Disorders (Kidney)
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Tubular & Gomerular degeneration

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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Organic Disorders (Heart)
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Subendocardial He, degeneration, brown atrophy of the heart

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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Organic Disorders (CNS)
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Peripheral neuritis, Wernicke’s encephalopathy & Korsakoff’s syndrome

23
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Hyperemesis graviderum

  • Organic Disorders (Eye)
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Optic neuritis, retinal hge without exudates, visual field defects

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Dx of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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Dx of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Clinically
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26
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DHD Symptoms in Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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  • Hypotension.
  • Decreased temperature.
  • Oliguria.
  • Dry tongue.
  • Sunken eyes.
  • Dry wrinkled skin.
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Starvation Symptoms in Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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  • Emaciation.
  • Loss of weight.
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General Manifestations in Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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  • Vital signs: Tachycardia, hypotension & subnormal temperature.
  • Jaundice: In severe cases
  • Oliguria: In late cases.
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Nervous Manifestations in Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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  • Peripheral neuritis: Pain & tingling sensation.
  • Wernicke’s encephalopathy: Nystagmus, optic neuritis & diplopia
  • Korsakoff’s syndrome: Confusion & memory loss for recent events.
30
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Manifestations of severe Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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31
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Investigations for Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Blood
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32
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Investigations for Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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33
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Investigations for Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Urine
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34
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Investigations for Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • US
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35
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Investigations for Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Fundoscope
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36
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DDx of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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37
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DDx of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Obstetric Causes
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38
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DDx of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Gynecological Causes
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39
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DDx of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Other Causes
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40
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TTT of Mild Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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41
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TTT of Mild Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Fluids
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Ample amounts must be taken to avoid dehydration.

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TTT of Mild Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Isolation
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Form stressful home environment (hospitalization may be needed).

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TTT of Mild Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Diet
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Small, frequent, semisolid, rich in CHO & poor in fat & proteins.

44
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TTT of Mild Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Drugs
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45
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TTT of Severe Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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46
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TTT of Severe Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Isolation
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single room & no visitors are allowed

47
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TTT of Severe Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • NPO
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For 48 Hours

48
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TTT of Severe Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • IV Fluids
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Glucose 5% & normal saline 0.9

49
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TTT of Severe Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Drugs
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As above + sedatives

50
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TTT of Severe Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Observation
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51
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In Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Termination of pregnancy is indicated in ……

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52
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In Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Indication of hospitalization …….

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