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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Vomiting in pregnancy 7786d3ff

A primigravida at 10 weeks with ove diabetes on insulin has been hospitalised for ketoacidosis. Which could have been the most probable cause for her ketoacidosis?

A
Infection
B
Hyperemesis gravidarum
C
Not taking regular folic acid
D
Pancreatitis
High-Yield Explanation
Diabetic ketoacidosis in a pregnant diabetic patient may occur as a result of Hyperemesis gravidarum Use of sympathomimetic drugs for tocolysis Infections Use of coicosteroids to induce fetal lung maturation. Non compliance with Insulin Therapy Since patient is in her first trimester and there is no history suggestive of infection in the question, hyperemesis would be the answer of choice here. Pancreatitis causing Ketoacidosis ( Called 'Kabadi' Syndrome ) is seen in 15 % cases of Acute Pancreatitis... not the likely cause here.

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