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Research Paper | Obstetrics and Gynecology | India | Volume 9 Issue 6, June 2020

Assessment of Risk Factors for Re-Hospitalisation in Patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Dr Sowmya D M | Dr G Nagarathna

Abstract: The study was conducted in Father Muller Medical College hospital, Mangalore from November 2018 to August 2019 to assess re- hospitalisation in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum by analysing the risk factors. During the 10 months study, 91patients were admitted with complaints of hyperemesis among which 9 patients were re -hospitalised with same complaint. Readmission due to hyperemesis was more in women under the age of 30 years. Multiparous women and women in the early gestational age were at increased risk. Recurrence was more in 1st trimester.

Keywords: hyperemesis gravidarum, re- hospitalisation, risk factors

Edition: Volume 9 Issue 6, June 2020,

Pages: 1086 - 1087