False statement regarding cholestasis in pregnancy:
Recurrence is common in subdequent pregnancies (90%)and with the use of oestrogen containing oral contraceptivr pills.Such patients are at risk for chronic liver disease and should be closely followed up aftet pregnancy. Refer page no 280 of Text book of obsteics,sheila balakrishnan,2 nd edition. OR Reccurence rate is high(50-60%) Cholestyramine is effective for itching. Jaundice is slight. REference: Textbook of Duttas ,9th edition,page 271
Recurs In subsequent pregnancy
Ursodeoxycholic acid relieves pruritus
Mild jaundice occurs in majority of patients
Pruritus may precede laboratory findings
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy