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Foot itching in pregnancy
Hi Dr., I'm in 4th month of my twin pregnancy. Since yesterday, I'm having severe itching on foot (only when I remove my socks before I go to sleep in night ) and when I wake up it goes upto an hour and then automatically stops . I've moderate itching in back and tummy too but severe in foot(it feels like I keep on scratching my skin)
Please advise what to do ?
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Get your LFT test done ..
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You can apply calamine lotion and take tab levocetrizine 5 mg OD x 3 days
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Do Liver function test
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Consult for medicines
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Dr. Deepshikha Sharma
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Panchkula
Get a LFT and Fasting bile acid levels done. Apply coconut oil for mild relief , follow up with reports
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Itching can be due to dryness. But if intense itching is there go for serum bile acids
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