Pregnancy is that phase in a woman's life when she becomes responsible
for another human being who is completely dependent upon her for nourishment
and growth. Many changes take place in the female body during pregnancy.
During this time women often experience mild itching in the belly area
because the skin stretches considerably and this cause slight itching. But it
is better to refrain from scratching the stomach because it can cause marks on the skin. The bodily changes also trigger itching in many women, but these
issues generally get resolved on their own.
Life-threatening issues associated with itching during pregnancy
However, if the itching skin
during pregnancy is yellow in appearance or the itching sensation is very severe
then shouldn’t be neglected as a common symptom of advancing pregnancy because it
might be indicative of a portent condition which is known as Intrahepatic
cholestasis. This happens to pregnant mothers whose livers get affected due to
the change in the hormone balance during pregnancy. The liver in case of such
pregnant women fails to transport bile efficiently which cause the severe
itching. This is a dangerous condition as it affects the fetus and can be life-threatening
for it. There is no known cause for this ailment, and anyone can be affected by
this issue. However, the best practice is to look out for other symptoms along
with the itching, these include the following:
- Yellowing of eyes or the skin surface.
- Excretion of faint coloured stool.
- Urine is dark in colour.
If you have oily skin, these tricks is for you.
If the abovementioned problems or symptoms are occurring along with
itching, then one should consult the doctor immediately and seek treatment for
restoring the function of the liver and dissipation of accumulated bile
pigments under the surface of the skin.