Qianjiang Evening News·Hours News Correspondent Jiang Jiesi Reporter He Lina
A while ago, Ms. Li, who was 37 weeks pregnant, came to the obstetrics department of Hangzhou Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital for prenatal examination, and was holding a package of Chinese medicine in her hand. Before the examination, she asked with concern: "Can you drink this medicine to remove fetal toxins?" Does
fetal toxins really exist? Is it reliable to eat goose eggs and drink corn squid water to remove fetal toxins? This time, the professional doctor will explain it clearly to everyone.
The pregnant mother's stomach is full of scratches
suspects that it is "toxic" in her body
Ms. Li, who is in the late stage of pregnancy, has always been itchy recently. At first, it was around her palms and navels, and then spread to her whole body, scratching it with scratches, unable to sleep all night. "Will it affect the fetus?" She became more and more nervous as she thought about it.
When the old man heard this, he immediately said that he had to remove the fetal toxins, otherwise the baby would have sores and rashes. He hurriedly found a folk remedy to fry it for his daughter-in-law to drink.
"Elders are kind-hearted, but they cannot take medicines randomly during pregnancy, and poisons cannot be discharged indiscriminately. What's more, modern medicine does not have a saying of 'fetal toxin' at all." Obstetricians began to explain in detail: "fetal toxin" is a common name among the people. In the past, people were incomplete in cognition of diseases, and they would classify skin problems such as itchy skin, rashes, acne , acne and other skin problems during pregnancy as "fetal toxin". They believed that the fetal toxins should not be removed during pregnancy, and after the newborn was born, diseases such as jaundice , eczema , thrush, etc., so pregnant women would drink Chinese medicine, drink corn squid water, eat goose eggs, etc.
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However, there are other reasons for skin problems in pregnant mothers and newborns. Different symptoms have different treatment methods. If the right medicine is not given and the treatment is delayed, it may be life-threatening.
Inexplicable itching during pregnancy
The murderer was it
According to Ms. Li's symptoms, the obstetrician initially considered it intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy . After relevant examinations, the doctor found that Ms. Li's total serum bile acid increased significantly on an empty stomach, which confirmed her previous judgment and quickly arranged Ms. Li to be hospitalized for treatment.
What is intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy?
Complications during pregnancy are often found in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, which may be related to changes in estrogen levels during pregnancy, the pregnant woman suffering from chronic liver and gallbladder diseases, genetics, external environment and other factors. Common symptoms include: skin itching, especially at night; yellowing of the skin and sclera (jaundice).
Intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy can seriously damage the health of the fetus, causing fetal distress, , premature birth, , amniotic fluid meconium pollution and even unpredictable sudden fetal death in the uterus. In addition, newborns born may suffer from neurological sequelae, etc., and may even die.
As for how to prevent intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy, it is recommended to have regular prenatal check-ups to monitor fetal indicators, and inform the doctor of the relevant symptoms in a timely manner, and routinely measure blood bile acid between 32 and 34 weeks of pregnancy.
After a series of treatments such as lowering blood bile acids and lowering liver enzymes, Ms. Li's itching symptoms gradually reduced, and the mother and son were safe.
These common skin problems during pregnancy
How to deal with it has tips
In addition to diseases such as intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy that are extremely dangerous to the fetus, there are also some skin problems such as itching and rash during pregnancy. Although it is a bit uncomfortable, it will not cause substantial harm. Pregnant mothers should not be too nervous. You can refer to the following situations for the appropriate treatment.
Itchy folliculitis during pregnancy - high incidence period: In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, red pustules and papules are distributed in large areas on the upper back, chest, abdomen, limbs, etc., which are particularly itchy. If pregnant mothers who are prone to sweating do not pay attention to cleaning, they may cause itchy folliculitis and it will subside 1-2 months after delivery. If you want to treat during pregnancy, you can choose locally used - high-efficiency cortisol drugs.
Itchy wind-blooded papules and plaques in pregnancy - high incidence period:
in the late pregnancy, and sometimes small vesicles appear. It starts first in the abdomen, gathers around the navel, and then quickly spreads to the upper thighs and buttocks, which can be relieved in the short term after delivery.
It may be related to the weight gain of pregnant mothers, excessive abdominal swelling caused by fetal growth, multiple pregnancy, etc. Topical use of high-efficiency cortisol drugs during pregnancy can relieve symptoms.
Itchy pimples during pregnancy - high incidence period: 25-30 weeks of pregnancy
Red or light reddish, extremely itchy papules appear in limbs (especially arms and thighs), which will subside after delivery, but may leave rash marks. Itchy is related to personal susceptibility constitution and is familial hereditary. If it is really itchy, it can be relieved by using locally-high-efficiency cortisol drugs.
Finally, if you cannot determine which skin problem you have, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and do not use medicine indiscriminately to avoid affecting the health of the mother and the fetus.
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