Drug-Induced Cholestasis

Drug-induced cholestasis is a liver condition in which the normal flow of bile is reduced or stops as a reaction to the use of certain medications or substances.

Common manifestations: It may be accompanied by yellowing of the skin and eyes, generalized itching, dark urine, and stools lighter than normal.

When to seek care? If these signs appear after starting a medication, it is important to have an evaluation to check liver function.

Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist, often with a focus on liver diseases, is the one who studies this type of condition. It is always advisable to discuss with a professional any reaction suspected to be related to a medication, without stopping treatments on your own.