Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women and its psychological impact.
Methods: This retrospective study included 109 pregnant females suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum admitted during 2019-2020 at Maternity Ain shams university hospital.
Results: Disease severity and laboratory investigations such as Na and K levels (P = 0.007 and < 0.001, respectively) and serum creatinine level (P < 0.001) were significantly positively correlated. Depressive symptoms included guilt feeling for leaving family (49.5% patients), suicidal thoughts (9.2%), crying (56.9%) and lost concentration (33.9%).
Conclusions: Medical staff should be aware of psychological impact of the disease and refer to specialists if needed.
Keywords: Anxiety; Depression; Hyperemesis gravidarum; Vomiting with pregnancy.
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