title: Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a Syndrome of Metabolic and Endocrine Disturbances: A Case Description.
abstract: Hyperemesis gravidarum is a clinical syndrome characterized by excess vomiting, dehydration and weight loss associated high human chorionic gonadotropin levels, usually occurring in the first trimester of gestation. It often presents with severe electrolyte imbalance, mental confusion and may be associated with thyroid dysfunction. We are describing the management of one such case riddled with multiple metabolic events.
authors: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mamata Medical College/Mamata General Hospital (MMC/MGH), Khammam, India.
authors: K B
authors: KB
authors: Gayathri
authors: Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Surgery, Mamata Medical College/Mamata General Hospital (MMC/MGH), Rotary Nagar, Khammam, 507002 Andhra Pradesh India.
authors: P R K
authors: PR
authors: Bhargav
keywords: Central pontine myelinolysis; Hyperemesis gravidarum; Hyponatremia; Transient hyperthyroidism of hyperemesis gravidarum (THHG); Wernicke’s encephalopathy