The Tired Pregnant Woman
Introduction: Many pregnant women develop hyperemesis gravidarum. There are numerous gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurologic, and metabolic causes to consider in this patient population. Case Presentation: This clinicopathological case presentation details the initial assessment and management o...
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| Language: | EN |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2021
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/817dc9a074da4b17a5099b2fa387ca0c |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Many pregnant women develop hyperemesis gravidarum. There are numerous gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurologic, and metabolic causes to consider in this patient population. Case Presentation: This clinicopathological case presentation details the initial assessment and management of an 18-year-old pregnant patient who presented to the emergency department with a complaint of nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and intermittent bleeding. Discussion: This case takes the reader through the differential diagnosis and evaluation of the patient and the signs and symptoms, including her agitation and tachycardia, that led us to the correct diagnosis. |
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