After pregnancy, hormones in the body will change. If bile acid metabolism is abnormal, it will cause bile stasis in the liver. Bile stasis is mainly caused by high bile acid levels. So, what are the symptoms of high bile acid levels during pregnancy?
If the bile acid level is high during pregnancy, the skin will experience itching, which is distributed in the chest, abdomen, and limbs. In severe cases, red papules may also appear. This symptom is often extremely itchy, so women often can't resist scratching, even scratching the skin, oozing blood marks, and then scabbing the blood, which is also known as preeclampsia.
In addition to skin itching, women with high bile acid levels may also experience symptoms such as jaundice and decreased liver function. High bile acid levels are mainly due to the gradual development and growth of the fetus in mid pregnancy, which increases the burden on the liver and slows down the metabolism of bile acids, resulting in high bile acid levels.
High levels of bile acids can also have an impact on the fetus, for example, due to bile stasis, the gap between the placenta becomes smaller, and the oxygen supply between the fetus and the mother is obstructed, affecting the development of the fetus in the uterus. Therefore, once bile acid abnormalities occur, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. High levels of bile acids can cause skin itching, but pregnant women are advised not to scratch the itchy area to avoid scratching the skin, which can also lead to infection. Women with high bile acids can eat more corn to nourish themselves through food.
