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Thiamine deficiency

A lack of vitamin B1 that can occur after prolonged vomiting and may lead to serious neurological complications.

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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 […]