Causes and Treatments for Cholestasis

4. Other Symptoms

In cholestasis, the lack of bile may cause stools that are light in color. Fatty stool may also result because bile is not flowing into the small intestine to help digest it. Urine may be dark, as the kidneys are excreting excess bilirubin. If cholestasis continues for an extended period, the lack of bile can cause malabsorption of calcium and vitamin D, leading to bone loss. Depending on the cause, people with cholestasis may experience vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Fatigue is another common symptom and may be quite profound.