What to do with a pregnant woman with cholestasis

Pregnant women with cholestasis are usually in discomfort due to increased bile acid levels in the body. The specific treatment will be determined by the doctor according to the patient’s specific condition, and commonly used treatments include medication and early termination of pregnancy. Cholestasis is a pregnancy-specific condition that develops mainly in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. Elevated levels of bile acids can cause generalized itching, and may lead to intrauterine oxygen deprivation of the fetus, which in severe cases may result in stillbirth. When the diagnosis of this disease is confirmed, the condition of the mother and the intrauterine condition of the fetus should be closely examined and evaluated in order to understand the change of the condition. 1. Drug treatment: mainly use choleretic drugs to regulate bile acids, such as ursodeoxycholic acid capsules, etc.; for skin itching, use anti-itching drugs, such as dexamethasone tablets. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor. 2. Termination of pregnancy: If cholestasis occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy, and the condition has already jeopardized the fetus, such as intrauterine anoxia, etc., you should ask your doctor to consider early termination of pregnancy through cesarean section. Pregnant women with cholestasis should seek prompt medical attention and active treatment under the guidance of a doctor.