Cholestasis of Pregnancy: Itching in the body during pregnancy is a common problem, but sometimes it can also be dangerous, if itching is happening too much, continuously or with sharp irritation. Let us know in this article what is the reason for itching during pregnancy and in which stage it can be harmful for your child. We will also talk about the common and unusual symptoms of itching in this article, what kind of itching symptoms are seen in your body, then you should see a doctor immediately, let’s know;
There can be many reasons for itching in pregnancy, eg; Skin stretch, hormonal changes etc. Let’s know about the common and unusual causes of itching;
Common causes of itching
Skin stretch; As pregnancy increases, the skin of the stomach and breasts occurs. The skin becomes thin and dry due to stretch, causing itching on the skin of the stomach and breasts.
Hormonal cause; The level of estrogen hormone increases during pregnancy. Increased estrogen hormone levels increase skin sensitivity, causing itching.
Increased blood flow; Blood flows in the body increase during pregnancy, due to which itching also occurs.
Abnormal cause of itching
Due to the non -functioning of the liver properly in the last 3 months of pregnancy, the bile does not get out of the body and it starts accumulating in the blood, due to which there is a terrible itching in the body. This condition is called intrahaptic cholestesis of pregnancy. Such problems in pregnancy affect the baby who is proudly.
Symptoms of simple itching
Simple itching during pregnancy is usually on the stomach, breast, thighs. This type of itching causes discomfort but it is tolerable.
Cholestasis itching symptoms
Severe itching in pregnancy is caused by cholestasis. It is a type of lover disease, it has very sharp and unbearable itching in the body of a pregnant woman. Such itching increases at night and more on the palms and soles. When there is cholestasis during pregnancy, there is yellowing of the skin and eyes, the color of urine also becomes darker.
Due to simple itching, there is no effect on the unborn baby.
Itching caused by cholestasis affects the unborn baby. Such itching can lead to premature delivery or a dead baby may be born.
If you have itching at night, itching, along with itching, the color of your skin and eyes start turning yellow or the color of urine starts getting darker or if your child feels lacking in the movement, then see a doctor immediately without any delay, it can be a medical emergency.
