Does a pregnant woman need treatment if her belly is itchy and has small red spots?

It is normal to have abdominal itching after the second trimester of pregnancy. As the baby grows in the belly, the uterus also grows larger, and the expectant mother's belly will stretch, so there will be itchy symptoms. Be sure not to scratch it with your hands and eat more fruits containing vitamin C, because now is the time to start preventing the growth of stretch marks. If it is accompanied by small red spots, it may be caused by eczema or cholestasis.

Generally speaking, we believe that the itchy belly during pregnancy is due to the fact that the fetus enters the second trimester and not only are its organs in a stage of rapid development, but its bones are also beginning to grow and become stronger.

As the fetus grows and develops, the uterus will continue to expand to provide enough space for the fetus.

At this time, the pregnant mother's belly will be stretched. When the tissue fibers are broken, it will cause itching, and then stretch marks will appear.

Therefore, when the belly starts to itch, pregnant mothers should start preventing stretch marks. Here are a few tips:

1. Pregnant mothers should be careful not to scratch with their hands;

2. Eat more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as kiwi, tomato, strawberry, etc.;

3. You can apply olive oil, body lotion, and professional anti-stretch mark products

4. Apply hot compress with salt tea to the stomach to relieve the pain.

But this does not mean that if your belly itches, you will develop stretch marks. It is likely that the following two diseases are at work:

1. Cholestasis

If pregnant mothers find that in addition to the common itchy belly, their hands and feet also have signs of itching, they need to go to the hospital to check whether the serum glycocholic acid is elevated to confirm intrahepatic cholestasis.

2. Eczema

If your belly is not only itchy but also has small red rashes, it is recommended not to scratch it with your hands. You can apply calamine lotion or chloramphenicol ointment.