PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: Choleostasis

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Re: Choleostasis

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 09:49:42 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Jan 2001, Melanie wrote: >
>Can anyone give me any information on choleostasis during pregnancy, as
>my 22 year old sister is 37 weeks, and is awaiting blood test results
>(liver function) and has been advised she may have the above condition.
>She is also on Anti-D antibiotic therapy (as she is Rhesus negative) and
>is now very worried.
>
>Regards,
>Melanie, Student Nurse, United Kingdom

Cholestasis has an unknown cause, and is characterized by itching, jaundice or both. You have to rule out biliary obstruction. Treatment is targeted to relief of symptoms, antihistamines or steroids for the itching. There is an increased risk of preterm labor (not an issue here) and postpartum bleeding.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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