A 42-year-old female asked:
is it uncommon for someone to develop cholestasis of pregnancy during a third pregnancy (never had it). feeling sporadic itchines all overand 28 week?
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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered
21 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cholestasis: Cholestasis of pregnancy is not particularly common to begin with, however, any woman can get it during any pregnancy. This is serious business, so if you are having symptoms, alert your OB pronto! Good luck.
Answered on Nov 2, 2014
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Dr. Timothy Brown answered
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High: Based on an admittedly very small sample. I have always seen it recur in subsequent pregnancies.
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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered
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Low fat: try a low fat diet and have your OB follow the levels
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
21 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
A few ways: Cholestasis causes total body itching not just in patches or in random areas. Your doctor can do a good test called bile acids. Your doctor can also t ... Read More
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Dr. Marius Frasie answered
25 years experience Internal Medicine
YOU HAVE TO: CONSULT WITH YOUR OB, HE/SHE KNOWS YOU BEST
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