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15 weeks pregnant. mild itching 4 weeks on legs-lotion helps. normal lft's. do i need bile acid test for icp?

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

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BAisconfirmatorytest: Most LFT (liver function test) panels include the total & direct bilirubin, which measure a part of the bile acids. If the direct or both r elevated, it cd be consistent w/ ICP. However, u could also have a bile stone causing similar symptoms (& elevated or normal bilirubins). TTYD or gastroenterologist for an exam & testing for diagnosis. Bile acid (BA) tests take longer & is da confirmatory test

Answered 10/10/2014

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A member asked:

15 weeks pregnant. mild itching 4 weeks on legs-lotion helps. normal lft's. do i need bile acid test for icp?

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

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