| Abstract: | Nausea and vomiting are frequent disturbances in the first trimester of pregnancy, sometimes they may take the form of hyperemesis, even life-threatening. The authors survey the concepts of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the condition: hormonal, metabolic, psychological. Principles of management using simple methods reducing the ++ill being of the pregnant patients are presented, together with pharmacological management of hyperemesis. The suggested therapeutic methods seem to be relatively safe for the fetus and practically eliminate the necessity of pregnancy interruption for medical indications. |
