Hi doctor, I am 33 weeks pregnant. I have itching all over the body for the past three weeks. So the doctor suggested me to do an LFT test. I have an ALT of 27 U/L and AST of 24 U/L. But alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is high with a value of 225 IU/L. Do I have OC and ICP? Kindly suggest me a treatment.
Hi. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition is known as pregnancy-related cholestasis. Your other liver enzymes are normal. It is a benign condition, and it will go away after delivering a baby. Just be careful about antibiotics. Some antibiotics such as Macrolides can aggravate this condition. Otherwise, repeat the testing once in two to three weeks by keeping an eye on this problem.