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Intrahepatic Cholestasis Of Pregnancy

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver disorder seen in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. Here, liver function is impaired due to the build-up of bile in the liver. The symptoms observed in this condition are intense itching in the palms and feet, dark urine, light-colored stools, and jaundice.

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My pregnant wife has vaginal itching. Can she take Udiliv?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is in her 7th month of pregnancy. Since last 15 to 20 days, she has been experiencing itching throughout her body. She was ordered liver function test. Report for blood sample collected and attached. Based on this report, she has been taking Udiliv 150 mg twice a day and also Liv ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She is suffering from IHCP or intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and hence the itching. The parameters have deranged and AST (aspartate aminotransferase), ALT (alanine aminotransferase) and Alkaline phosphatase have...  Read Full »

Elevated bile acid in pregnant women. Is that concerning?

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 32 weeks pregnant. Her hands and feet have been itching badly at night. She took the bile acid test last week and was a level 7. They said they do not prescribe treatment until she is at level 10. She retested today and was at level 10. Should they put her on medicine for t...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Bile acid over ten mu mol/L indicates ICP (intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy). But it is well documented that it is not at all associated with the risk of itching. Means no correlation of itch in intrahepatic obstetric cholestasis with bi...  Read Full »

Having itching all over the body during pregnancy. How to get relief?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 weeks pregnant. I have itching all over the body for the past three weeks. So the doctor suggested me to do an LFT test. I have an ALT of 27 U/L and AST of 24 U/L. But alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is high with a value of 225 IU/L. Do I have OC and ICP? Kindly suggest me a treatment...  Read Full »


Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition is known as pregnancy-related cholestasis. Your other liver enzymes are normal. It is a benign condition, and it will go away after delivering a baby. Just be careful abo...  Read Full »

Is Udiliv recommended for severe itching during pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 weeks pregnant and have been detected with high SGPT 117. I have full body itiching which is getting worse, and my doctor has prescribed me Udiliv 300 mg five times a day for one month. Is it safe to take Udiliv 300 mg five times?  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the description you mentioned, it appears that you have this condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), which can cause elevated liver enzymes or bilirubin along with itching. But however, it is important to rule out other causes of eleva...  Read Full »

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