Sudden abnormal liver function after pregnancy

Abnormal liver function caused by mental stress and anxiety during pregnancy is a normal condition. Pay more attention to rest. If it is caused by disease, it should be taken seriously and treated in time. So what causes abnormal liver function in pregnant women?

What is the cause of abnormal liver function in pregnant women?

Abnormal liver function in pregnant women is a relatively common condition during pregnancy. It is mainly due to excessive pregnancy reactions, psychological anxiety of pregnant women, etc., which cause abnormalities to varying degrees. This is a normal condition and can be restored as soon as possible by adjusting liver function tests. However, there is also a situation caused by inflammation of the liver function test. Pregnant women with such abnormal liver function should not take medicine blindly to avoid affecting the fetus. They need to take medicine under the guidance of a doctor and receive selective treatment.

Causes of abnormal liver function in pregnant women

The liver plays a key role among the internal organs, ensuring the normal functioning of the human body. If the liver is damaged, it will be very bad for health. The causes of abnormal liver function in pregnant women are divided into physiological and physiologic.

1. Physiological causes of abnormal liver function. In the early stages of pregnancy, pregnant women may experience abnormal liver function. Most of the time, this is due to the varying degrees of severity of early pregnancy reactions, coupled with the tension and anxiety of pregnant women. This type of reaction will be alleviated, and liver function tests will gradually improve. In addition, due to increased basal metabolism, relatively poor nutrition, endocrine changes, etc., various indicators of liver function tests may also be abnormal.

In the late pregnancy, if the pregnant woman has relative liver blood deficiency, malnutrition, or complications of pregnancy-induced hypertension, pregnancy toxemia, etc., it can all lead to abnormal liver function. The above abnormal liver function is a "normal" reaction during pregnancy. It is not inflammation of the liver, is not contagious, and does not need to be treated as "hepatitis". As long as you maintain a calm and relaxed mental state during this period, it will be very helpful for the restoration of liver function.

2. Physiological causes of abnormal liver function. The more common one is hepatitis B. In my country, which is a high-incidence area of ​​hepatitis, the hepatitis B carrier rate among pregnant women is about 10%. Pregnant women with hepatitis B will have abnormal liver function during the pregnancy and development period, indicating that the virus infection is continuing to replicate and the liver is damaged. At this time, the patient needs to go to the hospital for further examination. Pregnancy reactions, insufficient nutrition, and decreased immune function are all causes of hepatitis attacks. If accompanied by other symptoms or improper medication, hepatitis can be aggravated and affect the physical and mental health of pregnant women and fetuses. Pregnant women should consider whether to terminate the pregnancy or how to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus based on the severity of their condition and the advice of experts.

Symptoms of abnormal liver function in pregnant women

1. During pregnancy, a very small number of pregnant women have abnormal liver function and elevated transaminase, which is more common in pregnant women with severe early pregnancy reactions. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and upper abdominal discomfort usually occur.

2. Abnormal liver function in pregnant women will weaken digestion and absorption, and some pregnant women will experience symptoms of anorexia.

3. Pregnant women whose liver function tests show further aggravation have poor melanin metabolism and may develop spider nevi, dark complexion and other symptoms.

4. Abnormal liver function can cause confusion in the pregnant woman's body, resulting in symptoms such as rough skin, night blindness, inflammation of the lips and tongue, edema, and bloody gums.