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What Causes Itching Sensation All Over The Body During Pregnancy?
Question: Hi
I am feeling itching on all over the body .i am pregnant with 31 week.is it will cause any harm to baby.how to avoid it?
I am feeling itching on all over the body .i am pregnant with 31 week.is it will cause any harm to baby.how to avoid it?
Brief Answer:
Cholestasis of pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Itching all over the body in third trimester is most likely due to cholestasis of pregnancy.
It occurs due to the hormonal disturbances leading to liver derangement.
Cholestasis of pregnancy can lead to preterm labour, fetal distress and sudden intrauterine death of the fetus.
I will suggest you to consult your treating OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including liver function test and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Cholestasis of pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Itching all over the body in third trimester is most likely due to cholestasis of pregnancy.
It occurs due to the hormonal disturbances leading to liver derangement.
Cholestasis of pregnancy can lead to preterm labour, fetal distress and sudden intrauterine death of the fetus.
I will suggest you to consult your treating OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including liver function test and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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