Cholestasis
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Cholestasis is the reduction or interruption of the flow of bile from the liver to the intestine, which causes substances that are normally eliminated to build up in the body.
Common symptoms: itching of the skin, yellowish coloring of the skin and eyes, dark urine, and pale-colored stools.
Common causes: obstructions in the bile ducts, liver disorders, and, in some women, changes typical of pregnancy.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist evaluates the liver and bile ducts to identify the origin, and in pregnancy the gynecologist provides close follow-up. If yellowish coloring or persistent itching appears, it is advisable to seek a professional evaluation without putting it off.
Data on 581 doctors who treat cholestasis
Which specialist treats cholestasis?
Cholestasis can be evaluated by a general practitioner, and a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist is the right specialist depending on the cause; a gynecologist gets involved if it occurs during pregnancy. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.
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Doctors specialized in cholestasis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is cholestasis?
Cholestasis is the reduction or interruption of the flow of bile from the liver to the intestine, which causes substances that are normally eliminated to build up in the body.
Which doctor treats cholestasis?
Cholestasis can be evaluated by a general practitioner, and a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist is the right specialist depending on the cause; a gynecologist gets involved if it occurs during pregnancy. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.