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What Causes Itching,decreased Appetite And Elevated Bilirubin Level?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Feb 2014
Question: My wife is in her 2nd trimester and she is experiencing itching loss of appetite and vomiting our Doc advised liver function test. It shows elevated bilirubin level of 1.4 and also elevated SGOT SGPT levels along with Alkaline lvls at 184. Doc gave us UDILIV 300 mg with IRON FOLIC. (my wife also experienced same thing in her last pregnancy and delivered pre mature baby in 7 1/2 months) Pls suggest us... Thanks a lot...
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Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Category B drug in pregnancy Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. During pregnancy intestinal motility decreases to some extent. That can lead to cholestasis etc liver and gallbladder problems. This can present with elevated bilirubin, liver enzymes leading to symptoms like itching, decreased appetite etc. Udiliv contains ursodeoxycholic acid. It can help in decreasing the cholesterol production and secretion from liver. And decreases tendency of formation of gallstones. And also prevents preterm labor etc complications in pregnancy. It belongs to category B drugs in pregnancy. So can be used as advised by your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer please give your review at the end of the discussion. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sree Gouri SR (2 days later)
Thanks Madam for your prompt reply...kindly help us how to have a problem free pregnancy for my wife in Jauindice. She is not eating enough and whatever she eats, she vomits, kindly advise us what to eat? Plus she also experience acidity and gastric after eating. Thanks in advance...
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Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Antacids and antiemetics Detailed Answer: Hi, Some amount of nausea and vomiting are common in pregnancy. Measures like: -Taking small amount of food at more frequent intervals -Avoiding oily foods, excess salt and sugar, preferring fresh fruits and vegetables -Taking dinner 2 hours before going to bed -Taking iron tablets after food to avoid gastric problems etc can help to some extent. If the symptoms persist better to go for antiemetics and antacids with your doctor's advice. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Itching,decreased Appetite And Elevated Bilirubin Level?

Brief Answer: Category B drug in pregnancy Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. During pregnancy intestinal motility decreases to some extent. That can lead to cholestasis etc liver and gallbladder problems. This can present with elevated bilirubin, liver enzymes leading to symptoms like itching, decreased appetite etc. Udiliv contains ursodeoxycholic acid. It can help in decreasing the cholesterol production and secretion from liver. And decreases tendency of formation of gallstones. And also prevents preterm labor etc complications in pregnancy. It belongs to category B drugs in pregnancy. So can be used as advised by your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer please give your review at the end of the discussion. Take care.