Patient's question:
At 35 weeks pregnant, I started experiencing itching on my stomach. Every time I scratched, it developed into bumps, which then turned into various kinds of stretch marks. A few days later, the itching spread to my body. I went to the hospital for a thorough liver function test, and everything, including bile acid, was normal. Now, the itching has spread to my stomach, arms, thighs, and buttocks. Whenever I scratch, small red bumps appear. What should I do? Will it affect the baby? What kind of medication should I use?Doctor's answer:
It cannot be ruled out that the lower abdominal itching is caused by cholestasis syndrome. It is recommended to go to the hospital for further fasting blood tests to check the level of bile acids in the body. If the level of bile acids is elevated, medication treatment under the guidance of a doctor is required. If the level of bile acids decreases, it may still be related to local allergies, and local application of calamine and other medications can be used. Please observe carefully.