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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.
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Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Rare |
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A 39-year old asked:
What is cholestasis of pregnancy?
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How Is cholestasis of pregnancy diagnosed?
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What are tests, treatment for cholestasis of pregnancy?
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What causes cholestasis of pregnancy and what are the symptoms?
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A 29-year old female asked:
what meds are good for cholestasis of pregnancy?i had it once and dont want to experience it again.
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A 18-year old female asked:
How far along in pregnancy does cholestasis or pregnancy start? And what is cholestasis of pregnancy?
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What are the chances of having Cholestasis of Pregnancy in consecutive pregnancies?
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Is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy painful?
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What are the tests for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy?
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Are there things I can do for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy at home?
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Are some people more prone to getting intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy?
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How long does pruritus associated with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy last?
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How long does it take ursodeoxycholic acid to work when you have cholestasis of pregnancy?
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Could i have icp (intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy)? What are the risks?
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A 29-year old female asked:
What are the options of contraception for a woman with liver problems and after cholestasis of pregnancy?
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A 40-year old female asked:
I had cholestasis of pregnancy. I am over 2mo post delivery and the itching hasn't gone away. Liver function tests are normal. What do I do now?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is the result of liver function tests in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy?
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A 54-year old asked:
Are any special tests needed, or can a regular ObGyn doctor see me for my intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy?
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A 38-year old female asked:
In pregnancy, can u have cholestasis without the itching?
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A 37-year old asked:
My wife has been diagnosed with cholestasis. How does this affect pregnancy?
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A 29-year old female asked:
i had cholestasis while first pregnancy.now i am expecting again.what treatment is good?
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A 26-year old female asked:
i got cholestasis during my second pregnancy with twins, but not my first with a singleton. What are the chances of getting it again?
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A 26-year old female asked:
What is choleostasis of pregnancy?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I have a kid and miscarried year ago.want to get pregnant again. how should i prepare to avoid problems like cholestasis.?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I have a condition called cholestasis. It's a liver condition. How long after birth can this last? My baby was born 5 months ago and I still itch
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A 34-year old asked:
What exactly is cholestasis?
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What is the definition or description of: Cholestasis?
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A 45-year old asked:
Can liver disease cause cholestasis?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Other than elevated liver enzyme levels, what other blood tests diagnose cholestasis?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Sever itching and it's not cholestasis an top of belly hurts bad . Tried everything . Benadryl (diphenhydramine) , oat baths nothing helps . I'm 37 weeks pregnant also?
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