Pregnancy is a very important and special condition of a woman. Any nervous shocks are always fatal for the course of pregnancy, but it is not always possible to shield a woman from all sorts of dangers. Cholestasis of pregnant women is one of such cases. If a woman has a very sensitive liver, she can negatively react to pregnancy hormones. As you know, the liver produces bile, which is then excreted through the bile ducts. When the removal of bile into the intestines decreases, there is a threat of accumulation of bile salts and acids in the blood. This is cholestasis during pregnancy.
Symptoms of Cholestasis of Pregnant Women
It happens that in the last trimester a woman starts complaining about a constant and unbearable itch. The doctor must check it for cholestasis. Assays are made for the detection of bile and acids in the blood. Unfortunately, itching does not always occur after the appearance of acids in the blood, and it is necessary to prescribe the tests again. Sometimes cholestasis of pregnant women is accompanied by an unpleasant symptom - jaundice. But it appears in the severe case of the course of the disease and is accompanied by constant weakness, depression, sleep disorders. Less severe after eating or vomiting. The intensity of itching directly depends on the level of acid in the blood. In order to slightly reduce the intolerable itching, you can resort to such methods:
- try to use soothing creams with calendula and chamomile;
- try to dress things from natural fabrics, lungs and "breathing";
- do not go out in the heat;
- provoke the itching can be a strong nervous excitement, drink a soothing tea or a decoction of mint.
Cholestasis of pregnant women: treatment
Currently, two types of drugs are used to treat cholestasis of pregnant women: ursodeoxycholic acid (Ursosan drug) or steroids (dexamethasone). The first drug is aimed at eliminating itching or reducing it, while restoring the function of the liver. Women with this diagnosis have a very high risk of bleeding after childbirth. To eliminate such consequences, a woman, up to the very birth, is given vitamin K, it promotes blood clotting. For the child, the main goal of treatment is to prevent stillbirth. Constantly conduct the diagnosis and observe the development of the fetus. Once the lungs are formed enough to allow the child to survive outside the womb of the mother, try not to delay with childbirth. As soon as the treatment of cholestasis during pregnancy gave its positive results, doctors offer a woman to stimulate childbirth - this increases the chances of a healthy baby, because the delay in this diagnosis can result in the birth of a dead child. Try to prepare for delivery more carefully. It is possible that the baby will be born with a low weight and need the help of experienced neonatologists. Be sure to consult with your doctor about further actions: taking medications after childbirth, further contraception (possibly taking medications with estrogen you are contraindicated), possible health problems.
Diet with cholestasis of pregnant women
Salvation drowning - the handiwork of the drowning. The mother must also fight for the life and health of the baby. For her part, she must strictly listen to all the prescriptions of specialists and follow a certain diet. Completely eliminate fried and fatty foods, if you have not done so yet. Reduce the consumption of dairy products to a minimum. Thus, you will facilitate the work of the liver. If possible, consult a competent homeopath, perhaps this is your salvation. But to do this without the knowledge of your doctor is strictly prohibited! Try to avoid nervous overexertion, it will only intensify the itching. Very much helps distraction on a hobby or reading a very interesting book.