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Cholestasis of pregnancy
A condition that can occur in pregnancy where the flow of bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver, slows or stops. As a result, the bile enters the bloodstream and causes intense itching on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet, plus jaundice of the skin.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Rare |
Body locations
Upper abdomen, Baby / fetus
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