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Hyperemesis gravidarum, susceptibility to

Summary

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is characterized by severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. It occurs in up to 2% of pregnancies and results in significant weight loss, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and ketonuria. It is associated with both maternal and fetal morbidity (Fejzo et al., 2019). [from OMIM]

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: GDF-15, HG, MIC-1, MIC1, NAG-1, PDF, PLAB, PTGFB, GDF15
    Summary: growth differentiation factor 15

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