The Effect of Heartburn and Acid Reflux on the Severity of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

BACKGROUND: Heartburn (HB) and acid reflux (RF) in the non-pregnant population can cause nausea and vomiting; therefore, it is plausible that in women with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), HB/RF may increase the severity of symptoms.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Simerpal Kaur Gill, Caroline Maltepe, Gideon Koren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/678514