About 20% of pregnant women complain of varying degrees of
itching. Itching in the body during pregnancy can occur for a variety of
reasons, for whatever reason itching during pregnancy is a condition that
requires medical attention. In addition, cracks due to stretching of the
abdomen and other areas during pregnancy may also cause itching. Allergies,
eczema, contact dermatitis, fungal infection of the skin and other
dermatological diseases may also have been encountered during pregnancy. Other
causes include insect bites, scabies, and lice. There is a tendency to increase
sweating during pregnancy, which can cause itching.
Itching around the vagina is usually due to vaginitis, a
fungal infection in the vagina. Itching around the anus can occur due to
hemorrhoids or certain intestinal parasites.
Some pregnant women have redness and itching in their hands
and feet. This condition is thought to be due to increased estrogen hormone
during pregnancy and passes shortly after birth.
Treatment:
It is treated according to the cause of the itch. In case of
itching due to cracks, moisturizing creams and almond oil can be used.
Pregnancy cholestasis and its treatment are described as a separate topic.
-HIGH BODY TEMPREATURE IN PREGNANCY
-BRED SPOTS ON FACE IN PREGNANCY
-MOUTH DRYING IN PREGNANCY
-EXCESSIVE HAIRINESS IN PREGNANCY
-LEGS CRAMPS IN PREGNANCY
-WAIST AND BACK PAIN IN PREGNANCY
-FATIGUE IN PREGNANCY
-ABDOMİNAL AND GROIN IN PREGNANCIES
-STIFFNESS AND CONTRACTION IN THE ABDOMEN IN PREGNANCY
