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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Symptoms Of Pregnancy

Health Encyclopedia: Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Alternative Names

Nausea - persistent - in pregnancy; Vomiting - persistent - in pregnancy


Symptoms
  • Symptoms of pregnancy
  • Severe nausea
  • Persistent excessive vomiting (often leading to weight loss)
  • Lightheadedness or fainting

Signs and tests

Signs of dehydration may occur, including:

  • Ketones in urine
  • Increased hematocrit
  • Increased pulse rate
  • Decreased blood pressure

Blood tests may be recomm...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Anxiety During Pregnancy
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