What to do during pregnancy with chronic urticaria

Chronic urticaria is a particularly common skin disease that occurs in all kinds of people. Many women also experience symptoms of chronic urticaria during pregnancy. Pregnant women are different from ordinary people. The fetus in their belly cannot be stimulated, so they cannot take medicine at will. So, how should pregnant women be cared for if they have symptoms of chronic urticaria? The following is some relevant knowledge for you.

1. Pay attention to symptoms

The patient develops wheals rapidly, and a few minutes before they appear, there is local itching or tingling. Wheals can occur on any part of the skin, manifesting as paroxysmal skin and mucous membrane flushing or wheals of varying shapes, sizes, and numbers, and pale or bright red in color, which appear and disappear from time to time. A single wheal usually lasts no more than 24 to 36 hours, and after it disappears, it leaves no trace or may have temporary pigmentation spots. New lesions often appear in other parts of the body. Wheals can cause severe itching, tingling, or burning sensations, which vary depending on the severity of the patient's condition and personal tolerance. Some patients may have systemic manifestations such as fever, headache, swollen and painful joints, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, palpitations, dyspnea, and chest tightness.

2. Pay attention to medication

Women should be particularly careful when taking medications during pregnancy, as some drugs may have adverse effects on the fetus, leading to fetal malformation, incomplete development, or even fetal death. Be sure to consult a pharmacist before taking any medication to determine whether it will affect the fetus. If a drug has clear contraindications, its use should be prohibited; if the contraindications are unclear, its use should be avoided as much as possible; for drugs that have been proven to have no effect on the fetus, they should also be used at the minimum dose.

3. Do not scratch the affected area

Pregnant women should avoid scratching after suffering from urticaria. Scratching will not only aggravate skin itching, but may also cause skin damage and cause infection. After a skin infection occurs, anti-infective drugs are needed for treatment, which will also increase the risk of medication affecting the fetus.

4. Keep a happy mood

It is important for pregnant women to keep a happy mood after falling ill. A bad mood will not only aggravate the condition, but may also affect the normal development of the fetus. Pregnant women should actively learn about the relevant knowledge of urticaria, cooperate with doctors for treatment, and participate in some recreational activities in their daily lives. This can distract their attention and alleviate the discomfort caused by urticaria.