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1. Examination includes the following:
2. Laboratory tests
3. The following imaging studies may be used to assess women with hyperemesis gravidarum:

Upper abdominal ultrasonography: If clinically indicated, to evaluate the pancreas and/or biliary tree

Cardiac evaluation

Amylase/lipase levels

Liver enzymes and bilirubin levels

Thyroid stimulating hormone, free thyroxine levels

Thyroid evaluation

Hepatitis panel

General appearance (eg, nutrition, weight)

Urine culture

Obstetric ultrasonography: Usually warranted to evaluate for multiple gestations or trophoblastic disease

Serum levels of electrolytes and ketones

Urinalysis for ketones and specific gravity

Hematocrit level

Calcium level

Vital signs, including standing and lying blood pressure and pulse

Volume status (eg, mucous membrane condition, skin turgor, neck veins, mental status)

Neurologic evaluation

Abdominal computed tomography scanning or magnetic resonance imaging: If appendicitis is suspected as a cause of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Abdominal evaluation