Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Symptoms & Signs (Severe Vomiting in Pregnancy)

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Alternate Names : Severe Vomiting in Pregnancy

Symptoms of HEG are at their peak at 8 to 12 weeks of pregnancy. They usually resolve by the 16th week.

The main symptoms of HEG are severe and long-lasting nausea and vomiting. Other common symptoms include:

ptyalism, which is excess production of saliva

fainting, also called syncope

HEG can also cause the following in some women:

decreased concentration

depression and anxiety

mood changes

trouble sleeping

extreme sensitivity to smells

impaired sense of taste

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Author: Eva Martin, MD
Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 10/22/02

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