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Glossary: Cholestasis
 


Definition
Cessation or suppression of bile flow.

Topics Related To Cholestasis
Liver Detoxification / Support RequirementThe Condition
"...The congested or sluggish liver is characterized by a diminished bile flow, a condition known in medical terms as cholestasis, while impaired hepatic detoxification refers to decreased phase I and/or phase II enzyme activity..."

Liver Function That Should Be Checked

The Condition
"...hepatitis, toxins, cirrhosis), biliary obstruction, cholestasis, dehydration, diabetes insipidus, cystic fibrosis, leukemia, alcoholic cirrhosis, Hodgkin's disease, malnutrition, nephrotic syndrome, multiple myeloma, inflammatory bowel disease,..."

Vaginal Itching

The Condition
"...Causes of itchy skin in general can include ... During pregnancy, a liver abnormality called intrahepatic cholestasis (pooling of bile salts)..."

Vitamin E Requirement

The Condition
"...These diseases include cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, and cholestasis (bile-flow obstruction)..."

Vitamin K Requirement

The Condition
"...These diseases include cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and cholestasis..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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