Can Hyperemesis cause insomnia & treatment you need – Antai Hospital
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is caused by the complete sensitization that is triggered by abnormal receptors binding hyperactivity with free-flowing hCG. This binding reaction causes a cascade of chain reactions where they trigger muscle contraction, secretion of glands and can amplify already existent & mild pre-existing conditions to severe levels. A truly complex condition that requires proper expertise to treat, and has the risk of causing miscarriage and maternal death, if not taken seriously.
It has up to 20 clinical symptoms that are severe and debilitating, few notable ones include the violent vomiting of bile and blood, severe nausea, hypersalivation and insomnia.
What is insomnia?
People with insomnia can’t fall asleep, stay asleep or get enough restful slumber. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. Over time, lack of sleep can lead to health problems like diabetes, hypertension and weight gain.
How does HG cause insomnia ?
Hyperemesis Gravidarum occurs because hCG (secreted by the placenta) encounters abnormal receptors that are systematically present in organs and glands, including several parts of the nervous system. This binding reaction causes the patient to exhibit these debilitating symptoms.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum affects the sleep regulating centres of the brain which includes the brainstem and the hypothalamus, causing disruption in your sleep. Instead of receiving signals to relax the muscles, limbs and the nervous system, instead it receives signals to stimulate trigger arousal, leading to higher levels of cortisol, more anxiety, mood swings and depression.The patient becomes hypersensitive to her environment, the slightest disturbance from her environment causes her to be awake. It is difficult for the patient to achieve REM sleep in this state.
The mother will be in a state of severe fatigue and stress, unable to properly rest for long periods of time during the pregnancy. Sleep medication does not seem to be effective, even if they are, they are only effective temporarily as she develops a resistance. Even worse, this can affect the growth and development of the baby, putting it into a high-risk pregnancy.
Treatment for Hyperemesis Gravidarum at Antai Hospital
Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a life-threatening pregnancy disorder that affects less than a handful of women globally. Due to its rare nature, there has been a significant lack of awareness and studies on how truly detrimental it is for the patient, and how for the longest time there still is no effective cure for the disease.
Antai Hospital has received numerous cases of HG patients since 2003 (the establishment of the hospital) and there was very little we could do to help these patients at the time. We could only help them manage their symptoms and have them be hospitalised for close monitoring. For that reason, our doctors and researchers at Antai Hospital have formulated a proprietary treatment that, for all purposes, effectively cures and helps patients completely overcome the dread of Hyperemesis Gravidarum. This treatment is known as the hCG-Desensitizer, and we conveniently name it “HG- vaccine” due to how similarly it operates: via intravenous injections. Taken at the right time before pregnancy, this treatment is capable of completely preventing the onset of HG during the gestation period, and is equally effective during the gestation period. However during pregnancy, we will need to take additional measures to curb the secondary pre-existing complications that were triggered by the Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
Please reach out to receive or HG vaccine and secure yourself a healthy, smooth pregnancy without the onset of Hyperemesis.