Successful Treatment of Ptyalism Gravidarum With Concomitant Hyperemesis Using Hypnosis.
Ptyalism gravidarum, or sialorrhea, is the excessive secretion of saliva during pregnancy. Treatment of ptyalism gravidarum is often challenging due to its unknown etiologies. This article discusses a case of ptyalism gravidarum with concomitant hyperemesis in which the condition was successfully treated with hypnosis. A 28-year-old woman presented with ptyalism 2 months into her pregnancy and hyperemesis 3 months into pregnancy with associated vomiting that occurred following every meal. Hypnosis was administered at week 16 of pregnancy to eliminate ptyalism and hyperemesis, to prepare for childbirth, and to increase overall psychological well-being. Ptyalism resolved by week 36, concurrent with the final hypnosis session.
a University of Malaya , Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia.
Zuhrah
Z
Beevi
Wah Yun
WY
Low
Jamiyah
J
Hassan
D000328:Adult; D001326:Autogenic Training; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000628:therapy*; D006990:Hypnosis / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012798:Sialorrhea / Q000628:therapy*; D013404:Suggestion; D016896:Treatment Outcome
hypnosis; pregnancy; ptyalism