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What Causes Severe Itching And Hives During Pregnancy?
Hi there! I am 13 weeks pregnant and woke up 3 nights ago itching and covered with hives. I put some anti-itch cream on, they were gone in a few hours. Now every day since then I think they re gone and then I am covered again. I took a baking soda bath to soothe. I cannot deal with the itch, it is unbearable. The only thing that has changed is I started taking ferrous sulfate iron since I found out I m anemic, can this be the cause? Please help I am getting desperate!! Thanks:)
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the parenteral iron preparations might cause allergic reactions but not oral.So it might not be the cause.Consider testing for serum bilirubin as increased bilirubin also might present with itching.Also take a opinion from a dermatologist.Just as a benefit of doubt stop oral iron and check for the result.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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