Diseases
morning sickness
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Overview
Morning sickness is feeling like throwing up, also called nausea, and throwing up, also called vomiting, that occurs during pregnancy. Despite its name, morning sickness can strike at any time of the day or night. Many people have morning sickness, especially during the first three months of pregnancy.
Symptoms
- nausea, with or without vomiting, is common in pregnancy.
- morning sickness is often brought on by smelling certain odors
Causes
- the cause of morning sickness is not known. hormone changes might play a role. rarely, a medical condition not related to pregnancy, such as thyroid or gallbladder disease, can cause serious nausea or vomiting.
Risk factors
- had nausea or vomiting from other causes before becoming pregnant
- had morning sickness during a prior pregnancy
- are pregnant with twins or other multiples
Diagnosis
- medical history
- signs and symptoms.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is morning sickness?
Morning sickness is feeling like throwing up, also called nausea, and throwing up, also called vomiting, that occurs during pregnancy. Despite its name, morning sickness can strike at any time of the day or night. Many people have morning sickness, especially during the first three months of pregnancy.
What are the symptoms of morning sickness?
nausea, with or without vomiting, is common in pregnancy., morning sickness is often brought on by smelling certain odors
What causes morning sickness?
the cause of morning sickness is not known. hormone changes might play a role. rarely, a medical condition not related to pregnancy, such as thyroid or gallbladder disease, can cause serious nausea or vomiting.
Which medicines are used for morning sickness?
ginger
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