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Itiching during pregnancy
Hi,I am 31 weeks pregnant and having itching during night time almost all over my body specially on my legs however, there is no visible sign of rashes or anything still I feel itching sensation. Sometimes I am unable to sleep. Is it normal during pregnancy?
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Hi,
You need to consult your obstetrician for the same.
It can be due to some liver problem.
Get one liver function test done.
Put lactocalamine lotion twice a day.
Next Steps
consult your obstetrician immediately.
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First of all inform your doctor about it.get your liver function test to check for bile acids and to rule out obstetric cholestasis
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You can have Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy of acute fatty liver of pregnancy
Get blood pressure and urine albumin checked
Do these tests tomorrow morning empty stomach
Peripheral smear ,CBC,
Urine bile salt bile pigment ,
Liver function test
Next Steps
Take Tablet Udiliv 300 mg twice a day for 15 days
Health Tips
Drink plenty of water and fruits juice
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U should see ur treating doctor ...this looks like cholestasis of pregnancy.... Liver enzymes r raised in pregnancy due to pregnancy hormones.... Kindly follow up with the obstetrician U hav registered with
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