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8 months pregnant
Please suggest a required blood test at this time.
On a monthly basis i have been testing only for Haemoglobin, which is 12% last month
Also i have itching all over the body, which is getting severe everyday.. Please suggest what test would be appropriate for this too
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Itching can be due to obstetric cholestasis. Get a liver function test done and start with tablets.
Also look for baby movement, routine NSTs and serial sonography.
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Itching is a variety of causes starting from minor allergic reaction to deranged liver profile.
So a history will be useful for appropriate guidance
Feel free to consult with detail history and prescription
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
General Physician
39 yrs exp
Jaipur
Before tests it is suggested to apply any moisturizer all over body if improve well and good if not consult
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Dr. Khushboo
General Physician
8 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hb is fine . Why you are getting hb every month. Itching could be of many reason. Allergic or some external material. Kindly consult physician for proper evaluation
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