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Itching In Stomach During Ninth Month Of Pregnancy. Suggest Medicine For Relief
Question: Hi my wife is pregnant and in her 9th month. She has itiching in her stomach. Can you please suggest some thing which can give some relief.
hi XXXXXXX
thanks for the query.
Itching of the abdomen is a normal finding in pregnancy. It occurs because of,
-As the uterus grows with the progression of pregnancy, skin stretches to accommodate it by separation of collagen fibers which will lead to moisture deprivation.
-Changes in levels of hormones during pregnancy is also one cause.
In pregnancy itching because of stretching is commonly felt on the abdomen, breast etc .
But if generalized itching is present it may indicate some underlying problem.
To get relief from itching,
-use XXXXXXX warm water for bath, avoid hot shower baths.
-mild soap or shower gel to be used, it should be rinsed well and towel off lightly.
-Then apply cream containing vitamin E and alovera like ‘Elovera cream’.
-Anti-itch lotion like pink calamine lotion can also be used.
-should not scratch.
-Choose loose cotton clothes.
-Avoid going out in hot weather.
-Excessive and rapid weight gain to be avoided.
-Good hydration and balanced nutrition to be maintained.
-Avoid continuously sleeping in same position.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please do not forget to accept it.
take care.
thanks for the query.
Itching of the abdomen is a normal finding in pregnancy. It occurs because of,
-As the uterus grows with the progression of pregnancy, skin stretches to accommodate it by separation of collagen fibers which will lead to moisture deprivation.
-Changes in levels of hormones during pregnancy is also one cause.
In pregnancy itching because of stretching is commonly felt on the abdomen, breast etc .
But if generalized itching is present it may indicate some underlying problem.
To get relief from itching,
-use XXXXXXX warm water for bath, avoid hot shower baths.
-mild soap or shower gel to be used, it should be rinsed well and towel off lightly.
-Then apply cream containing vitamin E and alovera like ‘Elovera cream’.
-Anti-itch lotion like pink calamine lotion can also be used.
-should not scratch.
-Choose loose cotton clothes.
-Avoid going out in hot weather.
-Excessive and rapid weight gain to be avoided.
-Good hydration and balanced nutrition to be maintained.
-Avoid continuously sleeping in same position.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please do not forget to accept it.
take care.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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