Question
The following statement are all TRUE about vomiting in pregnancy, EXCEPT:
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May be cured by admission to hospital
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Is commonest in the third trimester
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Associated with multiple pregnancy
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Is associated with trophoblastic disease
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � B
Explanation
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Ans. B
Nausea and vomiting are common in pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Some pregnant women experience excessive nausea and vomiting. This condition is known as ‘hyperemesis gravidarum’ and often needs hospital treatment.
One of the things that is postulated as causing morning sickness is high levels of human chorionic gonadotropin, and we know that levels of this hormone are higher in twin pregnancies, so women carrying twins have a higher incidence of nausea and vomiting in the first trimester.
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease is another Cause of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
