Symptoms of AFLP

Symptoms of AFLP will start to surface around the third trimester of pregnancy. Some symptoms of AFLP may seem similar to other pregnancy complications.

Signs and Symptoms:

•  Severe nausea and vomiting
•  Abdominal pain, especially at upper-abdomen
•  Malaise (general discomfort)
•  Headache
•  Jaundice (yellow colouring of skin, eyes, and mucous membrane)
•  Fever
•  Hypoglycemia
•  Pancreatitis
•  Altered mental state
•  Liver failure - if condition is serious
•  Coagulation 
• Encephalopathy (brain disorder) - may occur in babies. An example will be the babies from the case study in which one of the twins passed away due to severe encephalopathy.

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AFLP can also be associated with other conditions such as pre-eclampsia and diabetes insipidus (water diabetes) -which can lead to frequent thirst and increased urination.






*NOTE
Symptoms of AFLP may differ in different people.Many other conditions also maybe associated with AFLP depending on how serious is each case.
Always consult the doctor when you feel unwell during your pregnancy.  

References: 

March of Dimes. 2008. Liver disorders. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/complications_liver.html. [Accessed 17 January 2013].

University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013. Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&ContentID=P02465. [Accessed 17 January 2013].
Marjorie Nimis. 2013. Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy - About AFLP. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.acutefattyliverofpregnancy.co.uk/pageID_7446872.html. [Accessed 17 January 2013].
Richard Sammons, (2008), Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.acutefattyliverofpregnancy.co.uk/mediapool/76/765711/data/2008.05.12_-_Daily_Mirror_-_Richard_1_.jpg [Accessed 19 January 13].
Sarah A. 2007. Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP): What You Need to Know. [ONLINE] Available at:http://voices.yahoo.com/acute-fatty-liver-pregnancy-aflp-need-566729.html?cat=70. [Accessed 19 January 13].
Medscape: Medscape Access. 2013. Presentation-show all. [ONLINE] Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1562425-clinical#showall. [Accessed 19 January 2013].