What does itchy hands and feet mean in pregnancy?

Question

Lately, my hands and feet have been feeling really itchy, especially at night. I'm in my third trimester and it's getting quite bothersome. Is this a normal pregnancy symptom or something I should be concerned about?

Aruna Hegde · Answer

Same here, I had this and it was cholestasis. Please consult your doctor for a blood test immediately.

Kavipriya Bhatt · Answer

Listen, itchy hands and feet is not just normal dry skin, it can be obstetric cholestasis. Contact your doctor immediately and get your liver enzymes tested. Don't delay this.

Deepa Parikh · Answer

Arey, don't just sit and scratch your skin off! Itchy palms and soles in pregnancy is a classic sign of cholestasis, which needs immediate attention. Call your gynac right away before you go crazy scratching, haha.

Gomti Bhattacharya · Answer

Beta, applying some cold rose water can soothe the skin temporarily, but you must be careful. Itching on hands and feet during pregnancy can point to liver issues like cholestasis. Please talk to your doctor immediately.

Ahana Tilak · Answer

Don't waste money buying random soothing creams from the chemist. Just visit your clinic and ask the doctor for a liver function test because itchy hands and feet can be cholestasis.

Devika Sachdeva · Answer

Haan, isko bilkul light mat lo na. Itching on palms and soles can mean a liver issue in pregnancy. Doctor ko call karke LFT test karwa lo jaldi se.

Charulata Dalal · Answer

I thought I was just allergic to my husband's cooking, but my doc told me it was cholestasis! Seriously, call your gynac before you spend your nights scratching instead of sleeping.

Ranjana Mohapatra · Answer

Usually, for mild itching, coconut oil or cold water helps a lot. But since it is on your hands and feet, it could be a liver condition called cholestasis. Please skip the home remedies for this and consult your gynac immediately.

Himani Krishnakumar · Answer

Please stop doing any strenuous yoga or exercises if you are having this. Itchy hands and feet can be a sign of a liver issue called cholestasis, so you must ask your gynac first. Only do light walking if they say it is safe.

Sneha Parikh · Answer

You need to call your hospital's emergency desk or your doctor immediately. When I felt itching on my hands, my gynac at Max got my LFT blood test done the very same day. It's often related to cholestasis, so get it checked clearly.

Laxmi Krishnakumar · Answer

I had this exact symptom in my third trimester, and it turned out to be cholestasis. Wash with cold water to get temporary relief, but please tell your gynac today so they can check your liver function.

Swapna Dey · Answer

Actually, this itching can be a symptom of obstetric cholestasis, which affects the liver. I had GD and my doctor always warned me about keeping an eye on this. Please don't try self-treating with food, call your doctor for a liver test.