What causes itchiness in the legs during pregnancy?
Patient: Hi, my wife is pregnant and 8th month is running. Recently due to itching in legs doctor suggested for LFT. she has a high level of sgot and sgpt. SGOT- 279 U/L ,SGPT- 248 U/L and Serum Alkaline Phosphatase- 310 U/L. doctor has given Ursodeoxyholic Acid Tab and Levo Cetrizine. Is this safe during pregnancy. Doctor: HelloItching is commonly seen in pregnancy.Raised SGOT and SGPT may be due to cholestatic jaundice and it is common during pregnancy.Your wife has been prescribed right medicines.Ursodeoxyholic acid tablet helps in regeneration of liver cells.It will correct raised SGPT and SGOT.Levo cetrizine is an anti histaminic and it will relieve from itching.These medicines are absolutely safe during pregnancy and  it is recommend by FDA.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan