The problem associated with the reduction or complete cessation of the secretion of bile is usually called cholestasis. This is a pathological process, from which it is desirable to get rid of in the shortest possible time after detection. Knowing the symptoms of cholestasis, treatment can begin in time, thereby greatly simplifying it.
The main symptoms of intra- and extrahepatic cholestasis
With cholestasis, various components of bile stagnate in the tissues, which, of course, can not remain unnoticed. Depending on the state of health, the stage of the disease, the physiological characteristics of the patient and some other factors, the manifestations of cholestasis may differ. And yet there is a certain group of signs of the disease that occur in most cases.
The main symptom of cholestasis is itchy skin. In many cases, this symptom of the disease remains the only manifestation of the problem for a long time. As a rule, at night the itching intensifies, in the afternoon the patient feels relieved. At a certain stage of the disease, other symptoms begin to appear:
- xanthomas - yellowish spots around the eyes, formed due to stagnation of fat in the body;
- deterioration of appetite;
- hyperpigmentation of the skin;
- jaundice;
- pain in the right hypochondrium;
- severe weight loss ;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- sudden rise in temperature;
- darkening of urine;
- discoloration of stool;
- cholelithiasis;
- increased bleeding;
- hypovitaminosis;
- the formation of purulent wounds on the skin;
- deterioration of vision;
- dry skin and others.
Sometimes the symptom of hepatic cholestasis can even be osteoporosis. The reason for this is a lack of vitamin D. There have also been cases when cholestasis in women developed infertility. But fortunately, this phenomenon is a rarity.
Traditional treatment of cholestasis
The easiest way to detect cholestasis is by making a biochemical blood test. During the disease, the amount of bilirubin increases significantly. In addition, the level of cholesterol and bile acids increases. Some specialists can refer to ultrasound examination of the liver to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment can vary depending on the form of the disease. Thus, with external hepatic cholestasis to achieve a positive result without surgical intervention will be difficult. Methods of endoscopy are often used. Treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis directly depends on the cause that caused the disease.
Regardless of the type of cholestasis, the patient will need to follow a diet. For a while (and even better - forever) will have to give up fatty, too salty and spicy food. It is not recommended to abuse coffee and alcohol, acidic vegetables and fruits, dough, mushroom broths, fatty meat can be harmful. In the diet should be added natural juices, low-fat soups, cereals, low-fat cottage cheese.
The best drugs for treating cholestasis:
- Ursofalk;
- Cholestyramine;
- Heptral;
- Sylimar;
- Hepastosan;
- Hofitol.
Treatment of cholestasis with folk remedies
Of course, in folk medicine, too, there are enough funds to help fight cholestasis. Below are a few of the most effective and simple recipes:
- A decoction of birch leaves is useful . A tablespoon of a dry mixture is poured with boiling water and half an hour is heated in a water bath. A filtered and cooled means to drink before eating one third glass.
- Excellent help and dried maple earrings. Take them need to be crushed half an hour before meals. The optimal dose is one coffee spoon.
- To heal, you can eat for three months three teaspoons of honey with mint oil a day.
- Another recipe is a drink made from the juice of black radish and beets. You need to drink this medicine once a day in a glass. The duration of the course is three months.