Chronic cholestasis

Chronic cholestatic diseases, whether occurring in infancy, childhood or adulthood, are characterized by defective bile acid transport from the liver to the intestine, which is caused by primary damage to the biliary epithelium in most cases

Signs and Symptoms

Individuals with chronic cholestasis may experience the following symptoms:

Severity: Mild · Moderate · Severe

• itching (Mild)
• vomiting (Severe)
• yellowish skin (Moderate)
• nausea (Severe)
• loss of appetite (Moderate)
• abdominal pain (Moderate)
• yellowing of eyes (Moderate)

Management and Self-Care

Recommended measures for managing chronic cholestasis include:

• cold baths
• anti itch medicine
• consult doctor
• eat healthy