IF THERE IS ITCHING COMPLAINTS DURING PREGNANCY, THE BABY'S LIFE MAY BE IN DANGEROUS!
Cholestasis, the most common liver problem during pregnancy, is usually seen in the 30th week of pregnancy and afterwards, and causes the death of the baby by having a poisonous effect on the baby's heart as a result of the accumulation of bile acid in the liver. It is a disease. The most common complaint is itching, and jaundice may also occur. Although the exact cause is unknown, environmental factors such as genetic reasons and its prevalence in winter months are among the causes. This disease not only harms the baby, but also premature birth and postpartum bleeding problems due to vitamin K deficiency in the mother and baby may occur. Diagnosis is made by doing a blood test after Doppler and detailed examination, and definitive results are given by tests such as blood uric acid level, glycine taurine ratio, increase in liver enzymes. Early diagnosis and treatment increases the baby's chance of survival and reduces the mother's postpartum bleeding problems. Patients with this diagnosis are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease. Possible bad consequences can be prevented by detailed and frequent monitoring. Once the diagnosis is made, what kind of treatment is given? With the current general treatment, the level of uric acid in the blood is reduced and itching can be relieved with different treatments. A fat-free diet is recommended for these patients. This disease can continue to affect up to 48 hours after birth, but it may take days for blood tests to return to normal.
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