Total bile acid is a test item that every pregnant woman needs to be tested for. Many pregnant women are confused about whether a low or high total bile acid level has any impact on the fetus. Many pregnant women ask what the concept of a total bile acid level of 25 is and what impact it has on the fetus?
A total bile acid level of 25 is already a high value, with the normal range for most people being 1 to 10 and for pregnant women being 1 to 12. A total bile acid level of 25 can easily lead to fetal hypoxia, which may affect fetal development and increase the probability of premature birth and intrauterine mortality.
Elevated total bile acids are caused by abnormal bile metabolism in pregnant women and changes in hormone levels during pregnancy. Early detection and medical treatment are necessary. When the total bile acid level is high, there may be symptoms of skin itching, usually in the breasts, abdomen, and lower limbs. In more severe cases, there may be red papules. When this symptom is detected, it indicates that the pregnant mother's liver burden is too heavy, leading to bile stasis and a decrease in the excretion function of bile acids, resulting in a high total bile acid level.
When high total bile acids cause itching on the skin, mothers should try to suppress the urge to scratch and avoid scratching the skin, causing infection, inflammation, and fever. Mothers can ask their baby's father to help apply some tea oil to the itchy area, and try not to use other anti itch drugs. Rest in bed more often and avoid prolonged exercise. In terms of diet, avoid eating seafood such as fish and shrimp, spicy and stimulating foods such as hot pot skewers, and blood nourishing foods such as red dates and longan.
