
What Causes Severe Itching On The Body During Pregnancy?

Question: hi doctor,
i am in my 14th week of pregnancy and get itching all over my body specially in the night. it is very iritable and i cannot stop myself. i apply coconut oil andbody lotions as well but still it persists and only in the night. i am worried.
i am in my 14th week of pregnancy and get itching all over my body specially in the night. it is very iritable and i cannot stop myself. i apply coconut oil andbody lotions as well but still it persists and only in the night. i am worried.
Brief Answer:
Liver function test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
It is important to find out reason for such itching.
Please get liver function tests. These are blood tests which will indicate if something is abnormal.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Regards
Liver function test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
It is important to find out reason for such itching.
Please get liver function tests. These are blood tests which will indicate if something is abnormal.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


but why is it prominent in the night only.
Brief Answer:
Hormonal variations
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is due to changes in hormones. Hormonal variations lead to such variations at night.
Itching is observed at night due to this
Hormonal variations
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is due to changes in hormones. Hormonal variations lead to such variations at night.
Itching is observed at night due to this
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

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