Can Morning Sickness Become Severe and What Are the Symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
Yes, morning sickness can get severe. In mild cases, you may feel nauseous for a short time every day and may vomit once or twice in a day. In severe cases, nausea may persist for several hours every day and vomiting may occur more than four times in a day.
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe type of vomiting and nausea that occurs during pregnancy. It is usually accompanied by various symptoms, such as:
- Losing 10 pounds (around 4.5 kilograms) or more.
- Vomiting more than three times a day.
- Getting extremely dehydrated
Your doctor may have to admit you in the hospital if you show signs of severe morning sickness. You will receive IV fluids to treat dehydration and drugs to treat nausea.
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience the following:
- Infrequent urination with small quantities of dark-colored urine
- Inability to keep food down
- Weight loss of 2 pounds or more
- Fever [2]
- Spotting, or bleeding
- Severe nausea within the second trimester
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Rapid heartbeat [3]
- Blood in your vomit
- Frequent headaches
- Abdominal pain [4]