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Hypokalemia

A low potassium level in the blood that may cause weakness, palpitations, and dangerous heart rhythm problems if severe.

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Hospital treatment for hyperemesis

Hospital treatment for hyperemesis

When hospital care is considered Hyperemesis gravidarum is usually considered the severe end of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. It may involve persistent vomiting, marked nausea, reduced oral intake, dehydration, weight loss, ketonuria or metabolic disturbance, and significant impairment of daily functioning. Not everyone with severe symptoms needs inpatient admission, but hospital assessment becomes more […]