Q. My feet itched so much last night that I couldn't sleep. I'm quite alarmed because I read on the net that itchy feet and palms is a sign of cholestatis which can cause fetal death. But most women affected were in their third trimester. Am I worrying over nothing?
A. I had Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) during my pregnancy with my son. I itched ALL OVER and it started towards the end of my 2nd trimester. Talk to your doctor about this, they can run a simple blood test to test your liver function. That will let them know if this is caused by cholstasis or not.
Its more then likely not just because its so early on in the pregnancy but you never know. Its better to be safe then sorry. Just talk to your doctor about it at your next appointment.
BTW reading things on the internet can make you go crazy!!! The doctors found a cyst on my son's brain and did some blood tests. They told me not to look it up but I did anyways. Worried myself to death over nothing. My son didn't have what they were testing for and was completley healthy.
Its more then likely not just because its so early on in the pregnancy but you never know. Its better to be safe then sorry. Just talk to your doctor about it at your next appointment.
BTW reading things on the internet can make you go crazy!!! The doctors found a cyst on my son's brain and did some blood tests. They told me not to look it up but I did anyways. Worried myself to death over nothing. My son didn't have what they were testing for and was completley healthy.
What is the name of the condition that pregnant women may get that causes the symptom "itching"?
Q. I just happen to be watching Discovery Health one day and saw an episode on the condition but forgot the name. I wanted to look it up. The only thing I remember is that the woman had itching over her body and fingers. I think it had something to do with the liver as well. I am currently having this itching symptom, and I'm 7 months pregnant.
A. What you are thinking of is called Cholestatis of Pregnancy, which is an itchy rash that is caused by a bile blockage in your liver. If you think you have it, you should definitely discuss it with your midwife or doctor.
However, it's also possible that you have another, much more common and less harmful rash called PUPPPS (Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy.) PUPPPs affects women usually in their third trimester, and it's completely harmless to the mother and baby. It's a rash that spreads and is incredibly itchy, and unfortunately, the only cure is giving birth. I had PUPPPs, and it was awful, and it only went away two weeks after birth. You can consult a dermatologist, who may be able to give you something to speed the cure or reduce the itching.
People say that the difference between PUPPPs and Cholestasis is that Cholestasis is primarily in the hands and feet, but I had PUPPPs that was primarily in my hands and feet (until it spread) and it was definitely PUPPPs, and not Cholestasis.
I've included a few links below about both Cholestatis and PUPPPs for your reference.
The only thing that I found that helped was cooling the rash. People recommend Sarna cream, but I found that blue gel ice packs and cool baths, and soaking my feet and hands in cold water, was the only thing that gave me real relief. (I tried pretty much every cream and gel and ointment out there, and cooling the rash was the only thing that worked.)
Good luck!
However, it's also possible that you have another, much more common and less harmful rash called PUPPPS (Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy.) PUPPPs affects women usually in their third trimester, and it's completely harmless to the mother and baby. It's a rash that spreads and is incredibly itchy, and unfortunately, the only cure is giving birth. I had PUPPPs, and it was awful, and it only went away two weeks after birth. You can consult a dermatologist, who may be able to give you something to speed the cure or reduce the itching.
People say that the difference between PUPPPs and Cholestasis is that Cholestasis is primarily in the hands and feet, but I had PUPPPs that was primarily in my hands and feet (until it spread) and it was definitely PUPPPs, and not Cholestasis.
I've included a few links below about both Cholestatis and PUPPPs for your reference.
The only thing that I found that helped was cooling the rash. People recommend Sarna cream, but I found that blue gel ice packs and cool baths, and soaking my feet and hands in cold water, was the only thing that gave me real relief. (I tried pretty much every cream and gel and ointment out there, and cooling the rash was the only thing that worked.)
Good luck!
does being induced always work or is there more of a chance of getting a c-section anyways???
Q. I maybe getting induced due to me having gallstones and a poor working gallbladder causing my liver to have a back up of bile which leads to a condition called cholestasis and can cause still birth........
17 and 34 weeks with 1st baby! Its a boy!
17 and 34 weeks with 1st baby! Its a boy!
A. if your body is not ready for labor there is a very very high chance of needing a csection.
just fyi that you may want to discuss with your doc, The current/newest studies on cholestasis is that the risk of still birth and other pregnancy complications are NOT any higher than the general popluation if it is being treated. Untreated has a slightly higher risk.
Sarna lotion helps the itching a lot, put it on and stand in front of a fan.
just fyi that you may want to discuss with your doc, The current/newest studies on cholestasis is that the risk of still birth and other pregnancy complications are NOT any higher than the general popluation if it is being treated. Untreated has a slightly higher risk.
Sarna lotion helps the itching a lot, put it on and stand in front of a fan.
what is the name of a rare condition in pregnancy that cause your liver to release toxins into the bloodstream
Q. this causes you to itch all over basically from the inside out. I know its not toxemia or preeclampsia.
A. INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS OF PREGNANCY (ICP)
What is ICP?
ICP is a pregnancy-related liver disorder in which there are abnormalities in the flow of bile (a substance produced by the liver that aids in the digestion and absorption of fats). These abnormalities lead to a build-up of bile acids (components of bile) in the mother's blood, resulting in symptoms such as severe skin itching.
What are the symptoms of ICP?
The symptoms of ICP can range from mild to severe. Symptoms usually start in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. The most common symptoms include:
Skin itching: Itching often is most severe on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, but many affected women itch all over their bodies. It often gets progressively worse and may interfere with sleep and daily activities.
Jaundice: This yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes occurs in 10 to 20 percent of women with ICP (1). Jaundice is caused by a build-up of a chemical called bilirubin in the blood, resulting from the liver disorder and decreased bile flow.
A pregnant woman should call her health care provider if she has these symptoms.
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How common is ICP?
In the United States, ICP affects less than 1 percent of women (1).
What is ICP?
ICP is a pregnancy-related liver disorder in which there are abnormalities in the flow of bile (a substance produced by the liver that aids in the digestion and absorption of fats). These abnormalities lead to a build-up of bile acids (components of bile) in the mother's blood, resulting in symptoms such as severe skin itching.
What are the symptoms of ICP?
The symptoms of ICP can range from mild to severe. Symptoms usually start in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. The most common symptoms include:
Skin itching: Itching often is most severe on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, but many affected women itch all over their bodies. It often gets progressively worse and may interfere with sleep and daily activities.
Jaundice: This yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes occurs in 10 to 20 percent of women with ICP (1). Jaundice is caused by a build-up of a chemical called bilirubin in the blood, resulting from the liver disorder and decreased bile flow.
A pregnant woman should call her health care provider if she has these symptoms.
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How common is ICP?
In the United States, ICP affects less than 1 percent of women (1).
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