What’s wrong with an itchy tummy in early pregnancy

Itchy stomach in early pregnancy may be caused by dry skin, or it may be caused by intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy, contact dermatitis and other diseases. 1. Dry skin: If you often bathe in hot water or do not apply body lotion, the local skin is too dry and itching will occur. 2. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: Itchy tummy in early pregnancy may also be caused by intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, which is a unique complication of pregnancy, mainly manifested as itchy and yellowish skin. The etiology is related to the estrogen level of pregnant women, environmental factors, genetic factors and so on. 3. Contact dermatitis: contact dermatitis is a disease caused by skin contact with external substances, manifested as erythema, swelling, etc., patients will be conscious of itching. There are more reasons for itchy tummy in early pregnancy, so it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination and clear diagnosis.