Here’s Everything You Should Know about Cholestasis Treatment and Management
Cholestasis treatment depends on severity of the disease. Cholestasis treatment must address the underlying condition and ranges from diet and medication to surgical procedures. Cholestasis is an irritating liver ailment which may develop very late in a pregnant woman's pregnancy. Cholestasis usually goes away only after the child is delivered. However, when levels of bile in the bloodstream rise to a certain level, it triggers the burning itching sensation felt in the area. Cholestasis is also known as biliary colic and is extremely discomforting and painful for the expectant mom. Cholestasis is of two types, such as intrahepatic cholestasis (which originates within the liver) and extrahepatic cholestasis (caused by a physical barrier to the bile ducts). Intrahepatic cholestasis can be caused by hormonal effects on bile flow, genetic abnormalities, drug use, infection, disease, etc. Pregnancy may also increase the risk for the condition. Sarcoidosis, viral hepatitis, tubercul