Obstetric cholestasis

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goodtoknow says: Obstetric cholestasis is a relatively uncommon condition in pregnancy when the mother has increased levels of bile in her bloodstream. It is often indicated by an itch curing the second and third trimesters, which is vital to get checked by a doctor. The exact cause is unknown, although genetics and hormones are thought to play a part. Symptoms disappear once the baby is born. If untreated, it can harm the baby and sometimes result in stillbirth, but a special drug is often used to cure the condition.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of obstetric cholestasis from patient.co.uk, read on.

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Monica, 4 months

I had obstetric cholestasis with my last pregnancy, and I'd like to point out that it is not cured by taking a drug. The best they can do is to manage the symptoms, and attempt to reduce the level of bile salts in the mother's blood by use of a drug.

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