10 Causes of High Bilirubin Levels
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #7: Intrahepatic Cholestasis
Pregnancy is usually a very special and exciting time for all involved. As the day approaches before welcoming a new addition to the family, the mother will usually be taken care of as much as possible to help ensure she and the baby are healthy and well.
The mother and the baby are still prone to developing illnesses, though. Some of which are more or less serious than others. Intrahepatic cholestasis is a condition that causes the liver to stop or slow down in draining bile. This makes it harder for the liver to process bilirubin which, in turn, causes levels of the compound to rise.
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