Itchy hands and feet in late pregnancy may be caused by hormone level changes, skin allergies, intrahepatic cholestasis, etc. It can be handled by proper massage, avoiding contact with allergens and medication.
1. Hormone level changes: late pregnancy due to blood pressure leads to poor blood flow, and the body’s hormone levels rise to stimulate the skin, there will be itchy hands and feet, this is a normal phenomenon, will disappear after delivery, appropriate massage limbs to promote blood circulation may improve the symptoms.
2. Skin allergies: late pregnancy contact with allergic substances, such as pollen, mites, animal hair and other triggers skin allergies, itchy hands and feet will occur, usually avoid contact with allergens, itching is more serious can be prescribed to apply glycerite relief.
3. Intrahepatic cholestasis: Liver function is not good in late pregnancy, bile acid elevation will cause itchy hands and feet, can be treated with S-adenosylmethionine under the guidance of the doctor.
The symptoms of itchy hands and feet in late pregnancy are more serious, it is recommended that timely medical treatment, the above medication is taken in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.