PBC, primary biliary cirrhosis

Primary biliary cholangitis

An autoimmune condition that slowly damages the small bile ducts in the liver.

What it is

PBC mainly affects middle-aged women. Itching and tiredness are common, and treatment can slow progression.

Signs people often notice

•Itching
•Tiredness
•Dry eyes or mouth
•Sometimes jaundice later

Who it affects

Mostly women aged 40–60.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?What are my liver markers?
?Which treatment slows it?
?How do we monitor?

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