Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy Treated by Traditional and Western Medicine

Objective To access the effects of traditional and western medicine on intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). Methods 40 patients in observing group were treated with traditional Chinese medicine for ICP (one paste each day), phenobarbital (300mg, taken orally, three times each day) and urasodeoxycholic acid (10mg, taken orally, three times each day). Patients in control group don't receive formal treatment. Results Blood ALT, APT, bile acid and pruritus scores decreased significantly in observing group, whereas increased in control group. In observing group, the morbidity of intrapartum hypoxia decreased; the prognosis of perinatal infants was improved. Conclusion Traditional and western medicine might be an effective and safe method for ICP.