1. What are liver function indicators for pregnant women?
Pregnant women\’s liver function indicators refer to the detection of relevant biochemical indicators in the blood of pregnant women to assess the health of the liver of pregnant women. These biochemical indicators include alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin (TBIL), etc., which can reflect liver cell damage, inflammation, and cholestasis. During pregnancy, many changes occur in the body of pregnant women, and the liver will also be affected to a certain extent. Therefore, it is very important for pregnant women to detect liver function indicators.
2. Why is it necessary to detect liver function indicators in pregnant women?
1. Understand the status of liver disease during pregnancy
Detecting liver function indicators in pregnant women can help doctors understand whether there is liver disease during pregnancy. , acute jaundice hepatitis and drug-induced liver injury can lead to an increase in total bilirubin in the blood; while chronic viral hepatitis B or C can lead to an increase in ALT and AST in the blood. Therefore, by detecting liver function indicators, liver disease in pregnant women can be detected early and effective treatment and management can be carried out.
2. Monitor the effects of drug treatment
During pregnancy, if you need to use certain drugs for treatment, it is also very important to test liver function indicators. Some drugs may cause damage to the liver and cause abnormal liver function. By regularly testing the liver function indicators of pregnant women, the effects of drug treatment can be monitored in a timely manner.
3. Prevent complications during pregnancy
Some pregnancy complications may also affect a pregnant woman\’s liver function. HELLP syndrome, cholestasis syndrome, etc. can lead to elevated levels of ALT, AST, total bilirubin and other indicators in the blood. By detecting these biochemical indicators, the occurrence of these complications can be early and prevented.
3. How to accurately detect liver function indicators in pregnant women?
1. Regular inspection
During pregnancy, it is recommended to have a prenatal check-up at least once a month, including testing of liver function indicators. If conditions such as chronic viral hepatitis B or C are present, testing every two weeks is recommended.
2. Eat properly
A reasonable diet can also help maintain liver function in pregnant women. Pregnant women are advised to eat more fresh vegetables, fruits and protein-rich foods while avoiding foods high in sugar, fat and salt.
3. Avoid overexertion
Pregnant women need to be careful to avoid overexertion during pregnancy, especially standing or sitting for long periods of time. Overexertion can cause dilation of liver blood vessels and poor blood circulation, thereby affecting liver function.
4. How to prevent liver disease during pregnancy?
1. Prevention of viral hepatitis B or C
Viral hepatitis B or C is one of the main causes of liver disease during pregnancy. Therefore, you should be vaccinated against hepatitis B before becoming pregnant and tested for hepatitis B or C antibodies regularly.
2. Food hygiene
Dietary hygiene is also one of the important measures to prevent liver disease during pregnancy. It is recommended to choose a safe restaurant to eat and avoid eating cold, spoiled or unclean food.
3. Rational use of drugs
During pregnancy, drug abuse should be avoided. If you need to use certain drugs, you need to do it under the guidance of a doctor, and pay attention to the dosage and use time of the drug.
5. Summary
Pregnant women\’s liver function indicators are one of the important indicators to evaluate the liver health of pregnant women. By regularly testing liver function indicators of pregnant women, liver disease during pregnancy can be treated early and complications can be prevented. At the same time, measures such as a reasonable diet, avoiding overexertion, and rational use of medications can also help prevent the occurrence of liver disease during pregnancy.
