Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Versus Capsicum Plaster on Emesis Gravidarum

Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Versus Capsicum Plaster on Emesis Gravidarum

This study will be conducted to determine the difference between the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and capsicum plaster on emesis gravidarum.

Almost 50-90% of pregnant women experience nausea vomiting in the first trimester. Nausea vomiting occurs in 60% -80% primigravida and 40% -60% in multigravida.It is revealed that 50% of affected women have a significant reduction of their work efficiency.

Transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation (TAES) at the Nei-Guan P6 acupoint may be a useful alternative to antiemetic drugs. It is effective in the treatment of both motion sickness and pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting , as well as emesis associated with chemotherapy.

Capsicum plaster is an alternative to acupuncture. It is applied to the acupuncture points and has been reported to be an effective method for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), postoperative sore throat, and postoperative pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women complaining of emesis gravidarum
• Their ages will be ranged from 20 to 35 years old.
• Their body mass index will not exceed 35 kg/ m2.
• Their gestational age will be less than 20 weeks.
• All women having mild to moderate nausea and/or vomiting
• All women having singleton pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

Women will be excluded from the study if they have:

• Previous carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Skin abnormalities
• Acute viral disease
• Hyperemesis gravidarum.
• Previous history of nausea or vomiting before pregnancy.