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What Causes Elevated SGPT Level And Itching All Over The Body?

Hi .. I am 31 weeks 5 days pregnant. My sgpt level is quite high 374 and alkaline phosphatase is 157 because of which i am having itching all over my body which is very annoying. dr has prescribed me udiliv 150 mg which i am taking twice a day but the itching part has not improved. I am having mostly boiled food but still the itching is there which worsens at night. please suggest me something so that i get relief from itching. Thanks
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Dear Ma;am, Hi & Welcome.

Based on the history given, you seem to be suffering from Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy also known as Obstetric Cholestasis. It is a condition which impairs the flow of bile from the liver.

It occurs in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, and is characterized by itching and an elevation in serum bile acid concentration responsible for the development of itching, which may be intolerable.

You can continue taking Udiliv (Ursodeoxycholic Acid) twice daily, which helps decrease the level of bile salts in your bloodstream, relieves itchiness and is absolutely safe in pregnancy.

Itching may also be relieved by soaking itchy areas in lukewarm water.
or else you may take tablet Levocetrizine which is safe in pregnancy.

Hope these will help you to get rid off the problem.
A feedback is appreciated.
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What Causes Elevated SGPT Level And Itching All Over The Body?

Dear Ma;am, Hi & Welcome. Based on the history given, you seem to be suffering from Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy also known as Obstetric Cholestasis. It is a condition which impairs the flow of bile from the liver. It occurs in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, and is characterized by itching and an elevation in serum bile acid concentration responsible for the development of itching, which may be intolerable. You can continue taking Udiliv (Ursodeoxycholic Acid) twice daily, which helps decrease the level of bile salts in your bloodstream, relieves itchiness and is absolutely safe in pregnancy. Itching may also be relieved by soaking itchy areas in lukewarm water. or else you may take tablet Levocetrizine which is safe in pregnancy. Hope these will help you to get rid off the problem. A feedback is appreciated.