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Norah Mutanu: My struggle with Hyperemesis gravidarum

Norah Mutanu. [Rose Mukonyo, Standard]

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a complication of pregnancy that affects a woman's health, including homeostasis, electrolytes, and kidney function and may have adverse fetal consequences.

According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), it is classified among the pregnancy complications. It is mainly characterized by constant uncontrollable nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, leading to severe dehydration, fatigue, light-headedness, anxiety, hypersalivation and weight loss.

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