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Could Severe Itching All Over Body Be Sign Of Recurrent Cholestasis?

when I was 27 weeks pregnant with my daughter I was told I had cholestasis that was almost 3 years ago 2 days ago I started to itch like I did when I was pregnant but I am not pregnant so my all over itching is a mystery to me. Is this something I should worry about call my doctor and get checked out?
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for severe itching all over body. There can be multiple possibilities of your problem and itching is just a sign and not a disease in itself.

The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications.

You can take antihistamine loratadine by mouth and can meet a dermatologist for further guidance and to rule out the exact cause by certain blood investigation and physical examination.

Take care.
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Could Severe Itching All Over Body Be Sign Of Recurrent Cholestasis?

Hi, I can understand your concern for severe itching all over body. There can be multiple possibilities of your problem and itching is just a sign and not a disease in itself. The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications. You can take antihistamine loratadine by mouth and can meet a dermatologist for further guidance and to rule out the exact cause by certain blood investigation and physical examination. Take care.