Regarding Hyperemesis gravidarum false is:: (A) Allergic basis is suggested., (B) Hormonal imbalance may be a cause., (C) Small heart is an incidental finding., (D) May show manifestations of Wernicke's encephalopathy.
Answer is C. Ans. C. Small heart is an incidental findingSmall heart is a constant finding; there may be subendocardial hemorrhage; small hemorrhages in the hypothalamic region giving the manifestations of Wernicke's encephalopathy. Etiology includes hormonal, psychogenic, dietetic and allergic basis.