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Pregnant, Itching On Stomach, Hands, Feet. Taking Udiliv Tablets. No Liver Tests Done. Treatment?
Hi, my wife is 33 weeks pregnant and she has developed itching all over the stomach last week which moved down to her feet and hands. The doctor adviced her to take udiliv tabelts, but she hasnt done any liver tests..What is advisable in this situation? to take the tablet or bear the itching for few more days and see if neccessary
Tue, 28 Aug 2012
Hi Ragavendra,
The symptoms you have described is what is seen in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. The correct treatment of that is Udiliv. It is safe drug for the mother and fetus. Having said that I would still advise a liver function test and a good ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out something else before starting Udiliv. You can get a Liver function test done and I would be happy to review the reports for you.
Regards
Dr. Om Lakhani
The symptoms you have described is what is seen in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. The correct treatment of that is Udiliv. It is safe drug for the mother and fetus. Having said that I would still advise a liver function test and a good ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out something else before starting Udiliv. You can get a Liver function test done and I would be happy to review the reports for you.
Regards
Dr. Om Lakhani
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