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Primary biliary cirrhosis
A chronic disease in which the bile ducts in the liver are slowly destroyed.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What is the cause of primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What can be done for primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What can I expect if I have primary biliary cirrhosis?
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Has anyone survived primary biliary cirrhosis for long?
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How does one effectively treat primary biliary cirrhosis?
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Could I get a handicap parking placard for primary biliary cirrhosis?
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Why do the sufferers of primary biliary-cirrhosis feel so tired all the time?
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What is the definition or description of: Primary biliary cirrhosis diagnostic panel, comprehensive?
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What are early signs & symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis?
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A 37-year old female asked:
is there anything you can use over the counter for itching due to primary biliary cirrhosis?
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A 49-year old asked:
Please tell me what can cause sudden elevation of liver levels in a primary biliary cirrhosis pt on meds?
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I need information on Primary Biliary Cirrhosis I am a 69 year female was diagnosed in 2010. What is the best test to confirm the disease. And where would be the best place for a second opinion? What should I look for as signs of progessing in the dise
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A 54-year old female asked:
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - early stages. Can I have a gastric band for weight reduction?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What's the difference between primary biliary cirrhosis and primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and I overdosed on acetaminophen. The inflammation doesn't seem to go down for six months. Is it possible to recover?
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A 45-year old female asked:
I have itching in hands and feet at night and pain in right rib area. ALP is normal. Could it still be Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?
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What is the difference between liver cancer & cirrhosis of the liver? I have been diagnosed with Primary Biliary Ciffhosis stage 4.
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A 30-year old asked:
What are the tests for biliary cirrhosis?
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Describe the features of biliary cirrhosis.?
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What happens when you have biliary cirrhosis?
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If you get biliary cirrhosis, how do you feel?
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Who is most likely to develop biliary cirrhosis?
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A 35-year old asked:
I know this dude who has biliary cirrhosis. What is that?
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My sister has biliary cirrhosis. Should I be worried about it?
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What are the minimum tests needed to diagnose biliary cirrhosis?
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I've got biliary cirrhosis. What consequences should I be looking for?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Liver DX 60 F -AST302/ALT438 ANA pos. US neg Liver biopsy 1st DR DX pri bilIary Cirrhosis. 2nd DR Autoimmune hep. DX ursodiol 5wk retest. Do you agree?
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A 43-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of bilary cirrhosis?
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What is the treatment for bilary cirrhosis?
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What are the primary symptoms of cirrhosis?
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