Patient's question:
What should be done if total bile acid and ALT are high during the 7th month of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
When progesterone levels in a pregnant woman's blood increase, they lower the tension of smooth muscles in the human body, leading to bile stasis and impairing the liver's ability to excrete bile acids, resulting in elevated levels of bile acids in the serum. If the level of bile acids rises significantly during pregnancy, it may cause certain harm to the fetus, potentially leading to fetal hypoxia and various complications, making preterm birth more likely.Advice: Your values have already reached the upper limit, so the doctor has asked you to come back for a recheck in two weeks, mainly out of concern that they may continue to rise, leading to serious consequences. It is recommended to follow the guidance of your prenatal care doctor, cooperate with the tests and treatment, as they have a better understanding of your overall condition.