Case Study-Hyperemesis Graviderm
Case Study-Hyperemesis Graviderm
Case Study-Hyperemesis Graviderm
AGE: 24 years
RELIGION: Hindu
LMP: 7/11/23
EDD: 14/8/24
OCCUPATION: Housewife.
CHIEF COMPLAINTS: -
She was having pain and excessive vomiting from last 14 days, Weight loss from 1 week,
Weakness from last 12 days and headache from last 1 weeks.
Onset of symptoms: - patient was apparently well 15 days back when she had started vomiting
and headache from last 1week and she was feeling very week come to obstetric OPD,IGM
Hospital on dated 11/06/2023, after consulting with doctor, the doctor advise for admission.
PAST HISTORY MEDICAL:
- No H/o Tuberculosis.
SURGICAL HISTORY: Patient was not going any surgical procedure in past.
o No history of fever
o No history of rashes
o No history of burning micturition
o No history of x-ray exposure
o There was a history of vomiting and headache
KEY
= Male (Death)
= Female (Death)
= Male
= Female
= Patient
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS –
Middle class
Housing-Pakka
Number of rooms-4
Sanitation –Adequate
PERSONAL HISTORY
Habits: Vegetarian
PERSONAL HYGIENE:
Elimination
Menstrual history-
Dysmenorrhea- Present
LMP- 7/11/23
EDD- 14/8/24
POG - 29 weeks
Marital History
Marriage: 22 yrs
Relationship : Satisfactory
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
General appearance & behavior: Moderate appearance with normal height good behavior Patient
is comfortable, cooperative,
GENERAL EXAMINATION
Weight: 48 kg
Height: 154 cm
Foul Body Odour: Absent
Foul Breath: present
Sensorium: Conscious
Orientation: oriented to time, place & person
Nourishment- malnourished
Body built: Moderate
Activity: moderate
Look: Anxious
Hygiene: not maintained
VITAL SIGNS: -
Temperature-98.4°F.
Respiration= 20 breaths/min
Blood Pressure-120/80 mm Hg
Skin:
Head:
Face
Anxiousness is present.
Eyes
Eye brows-symmetrical
Nose
EARS
MOUTH
Neck:
Chest:
Inspection
Shape-chest shape is normal.
Breast - Primary and secondary areola present Montgomery tubercles are also present, nipples
are erected.
Abdomen:
Inspection: -
Size-Normal
Shape-Globuler shape
Linea nigra-Absent
Umbilicus - Clean
Scar marks-Absent.
Palpation:
Abdominal girth-74 cm
Fundal height-29 cm
Extremities:
Upper:
Numbness- Absent.
Lower:
Edema-present.
varicosity-Absent.
Back:
Discharge- Absent
Bleeding -Absent
Vulva- Normal
INVESTIGATION:
Sr. Investigation Patient value Patient Normal value Remarks
No. value
Day1
Day 2
HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDERUM
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION:It is severe type of vomiting of pregnancy which has got deleterious effect on the
health of the mother and day to day activity.
INCIDENCE: There has been marked fall in the incidence during the last 30 years. It is now a
rarity in hospital practices. Thr reason are better application of the family planning, reduced the
no of unplanned pregnancy. Early visit to the antenatal visits
CAUSES
excessive vomiting is caused by a rise in hormone levels.
it is more common in first trimester
younger age
low body mass
history of motion
Fmily history it is more common in unplanned pregnancy
epigastric pain
Present
constipation may occur
Featured of dehydration
Rise in temperature
jaundice
Dehydrated
excessive salivation
Present
Emotional stress
Absent
Absent
Present
DIAGNOSIS
Done
TREATMENT
Ondansetron may be beneficial, however, there are some concerns regarding an association
with palate, and there is little high-quality data. in the placenta and may be used in the treatment
of hyperemesis gravidarum after 12 weeks.
Nutritional supplements – vitamin 100mg daily, vit B6 , Vit C are also given in some cases.
Fluids- the amount of fluid to be infused in 24 hrs is approximately 3litters in which half os
dextrose 5% and half in ringer lactate.
After IV rehydration is completed, patients typically begin to tolerate frequent small liquid or
bland meals.
After rehydration, treatment focuses on managing symptoms to allow normal intake of food.
However, cycles of hydration and dehydration can occur, making continuing care necessary.
Home care is available in the form of a peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC) line for
hydration and nutrition.
Home treatment is often less expensive and reduces the risk for a hospital-acquired
infection compared with long-term or repeated hospitalization.
Alternative medicine
The use of ginger products may be helpful, but evidence of effectiveness is limited and
inconsistent, though three recent studies support ginger over placebo.
01 Maintenance of sufficient intake of air , Patient were having poor appetite she
water , food. had feeling of nausea less intake of the
water .
02 Balance between activity and rest Patient having tiredness, patient not
between solitude and social interaction able to perform activity of daily living
because of weakness and not able to
maintain interaction with society.
03 Prevention of hazards to human life, Not able to prevent hazards of his life
functioning and well being and also not able to perform the
function of daily living
02 Prevention/ management of the conditions Feel that the problem is due to his
threatening the normal development own behavior.
02 Being aware of and attending to the effects Patient was aware about her diseases
and results of pathologic conditions. condition
Eliminate the
smell of the
environment
questioning
Observed the
Maintained
patient by lab
reports Maintain intake output To hydrate the
intake output chart patient
Unable to
chart
stand
Health education
Date Topic Health education
2. Chintamani. Mani M, Lewis SL, Heitkemper MM, Dirksen SR, O'Brien PG, Bucher L
editors.
“Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology”. New Delhi: Elsevier India Pvt Ltd;
2011. P. 613-618