Question 1

what does cholestasis mean?

Accepted Answer

Bile flow: Usually means disruption (slowing or blockage) of bile flow from the liver.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: cholestasis?

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Bile plugged: This means the flow of bile (chole) is held back (stasis). It can be from the liver cells not moving it (often from medications), or from the biliary tree being plugged by stone, tumor, scar, or perhaps something else.

Question 3

does choledocholithiasis most likely cause an acute cholestasis instead of causing chronic cholestasis?

Accepted Answer

: Depends on the solubility of your bile. Rarely studied.  Review your family history of Gall bladder disorders and discuss with local Drs who know more about this in folks like you who live where you live.

Question 4

what is cholestasis of pregnancy?

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See below please: Cholestasis of pregnancy is a condition in which the normal flow of bile in the gallbladder is affected by the high amounts of pregnancy hormones. Cholestasis is more common in the last trimester of pregnancy. 1-2 pregnancies/1000 are affected by cholestasis. In severe cases, but not all, cholestasis may increase the risks for fetal distress, preterm birth, or stillbirth. Blood tests are key.

Question 5

can cholestasis reoccur outside once you have had cholestasis in pregnancy?

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Cholestasis: If someone developed cholestasis in pregnancy then they are at risk to get it again in future pregnancies. If they are having issues while not pregnant then a complete liver and and gallbladder evaluation should be done to look for underlying hepatic and biliary disease

Question 6

how is cholestasis of pregnancy diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

History/Physical/Lab: Cholestasis is diagnosed by doing a complete medical history, physical examination, and blood tests that evaluate liver function, bile acids, and bilirubin. Additionally, an ultrasound can de done to rule out gall bladder stones causing blockage. 1-2 preg/1000 is affected by cholestasis of pregnancy. It may be related to adverse pregnancy events like preterm labor, or at worse, stillbirth.

Question 7

what causes cholestasis of pregnancy and what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Itching & Jaundice: As well as elevated blood levels of bile acids. More common in scandinavia, south america, and multiple gestation pregnancy. An increased sensitivity of some women to the estrogen hormones of pregnancy lead to a reduced ability of their bodies to eliminate bile acids, causing them to accumulate. The condition usually resolves within 2-3 weeks of delivery.

Question 8

can liver disease cause cholestasis?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but...: Liver disease comes in many varieties and manifestations: cholestasis (either intrahepatic or extrahepatic) with jaundice; infiltrative (like fatty liver, amyloidosis); fibrotic (trending toward cirrhosis); congestive (blood backs up into the liver); ischemic; shock injury; toxic (either metabolic or drug-related); hepatitis (infectious or otherwise, the liver cells are sick); familial; cancer...

Question 9

does cholestasis cause an itchy rectum?

Accepted Answer

No:  Cholestasis should have no particular effect  on the rectum itself.

Question 10

in pregnancy, can u have cholestasis without the itching?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bloodwork will show cholestatic changes. Pruritis (itching) is common but not always present.

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