HEALTH NEWS : Ginger and acupressure 'options for morning sickness'
Taking ginger or using acupressure on the wrist may help some women with
mild morning sickness, the Royal College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists (RCOG) says.
Its guidance suggests these therapies could offer alternatives to women who want to avoid medication.But it says anti-sickness drugs and hospital treatment are important in more severe cases
The recommendations are in line with advice from NHS watchdog the NICE.Nausea and vomiting affects about 80% of pregnant women.
Anti-sickness drugs can help in the many cases, it says.And some women may need day visits to hospitals or longer admissions for fluids and medication.
Its guidelines weigh up the evidence for a range of treatments - including complementary therapies - and set out specific options depending on how severe the condition is.
Anti-sickness drugs can help in the many cases, it says. While some women may need day visits to hospitals or longer admissions for fluids and medication.
For many, it disappears within the first four months - though symptoms are not confined to the morning hours as its commonly used name suggests.
The guidance also mentions studies showing that ginger can provide some relief - including one study using ginger biscuits.
But NHS Choices warns that as ginger products are not licensed for medical use in the UK, supplements should be bought only from reputable sources.
And anyone still experiencing problems should seek medical advice.
Meanwhile, the RCOG says hypnosis is not recommended as there is not enough evidence to establish whether it is effective.
For women with more difficult symptoms, including a very severe form, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), specialist treatment, including hospital admission and mental health support, should be offered, it suggests.
Source : BBC
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Anti-sickness drugs can help in the many cases, it says.And some women may need day visits to hospitals or longer admissions for fluids and medication.
Its guidelines weigh up the evidence for a range of treatments - including complementary therapies - and set out specific options depending on how severe the condition is.
Anti-sickness drugs can help in the many cases, it says. While some women may need day visits to hospitals or longer admissions for fluids and medication.
Ginger biscuits
For many, it disappears within the first four months - though symptoms are not confined to the morning hours as its commonly used name suggests.
The guidance also mentions studies showing that ginger can provide some relief - including one study using ginger biscuits.
But NHS Choices warns that as ginger products are not licensed for medical use in the UK, supplements should be bought only from reputable sources.
And anyone still experiencing problems should seek medical advice.
Meanwhile, the RCOG says hypnosis is not recommended as there is not enough evidence to establish whether it is effective.
For women with more difficult symptoms, including a very severe form, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), specialist treatment, including hospital admission and mental health support, should be offered, it suggests.
Source : BBC
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