Blood test for itchy skin

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Helsvamp · 14/05/2019 17:04

I went to hospital today been getting itchy skin past couple weeks. More so fast 4 days on my feet. Had blood tests today at triage and got to go back in a week for more bloods and to get results

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Lwmommy · 14/05/2019 17:06

Sounds like they want to check.liver function as itching can be a sign of problems.

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Helsvamp · 14/05/2019 17:51

Yes I heard of ICP so I thought better safe than sorry. Plus my midwife appointment is 2.5 weeks away

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ryanreynolds · 14/05/2019 18:07

In the mean time get some acqueous menthol cream, it works amazingly and is completely safe (also so is piriton if you need it).

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Helsvamp · 14/05/2019 18:41

I am hopefully will come all clear as my friends wedding in in less than 4 weeks and I am a bridesmaid

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