Articles related to "Primary Biliary Cirrhosis"
Asymptomatic or Symptomatic?
Some people with PBC are asymptomatic, meaning that they show no symptoms of the disease at all. Others however, can have a horrible time.
pbc symptoms • primary biliary cirrhosis • pbc • itching • fatigue
Some people with PBC are asymptomatic, meaning that they show no symptoms of the disease at all. Others however, can have a horrible time.
pbc symptoms • primary biliary cirrhosis • pbc • itching • fatigue
Colchicine
For those who fail to respond to UDCA therapy, Colchicine may be prescribed instead, but how effective is this drug?
colchicine • pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • udca • urso
For those who fail to respond to UDCA therapy, Colchicine may be prescribed instead, but how effective is this drug?
colchicine • pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • udca • urso
Living Daily with PBC
Tell someone that you have cancer and you immediately feel the sympathy waves. Tell someone that you have PBC and probably what you'll get is "Huh?"
primary biliary cirrhosis • symptoms • fatigue • living with • pbc
Tell someone that you have cancer and you immediately feel the sympathy waves. Tell someone that you have PBC and probably what you'll get is "Huh?"
primary biliary cirrhosis • symptoms • fatigue • living with • pbc
Overlapping Liver Diseases
With more sophisticated diagnostic techniques, physicians are able to diagnose autoimmune liver diseases in their early stages, a time when symptoms overlap.
autoimmune • hepatitis • primary biliary cirrhosis • overlap diseases • liver
With more sophisticated diagnostic techniques, physicians are able to diagnose autoimmune liver diseases in their early stages, a time when symptoms overlap.
autoimmune • hepatitis • primary biliary cirrhosis • overlap diseases • liver
PBC and Fibromyalgia - Connected Illnesses?
PBC and Fibromyalgia can sometimes go hand-in-hand with one another. Are these illnesses more alike than we know?
primary biliary cirrhosis • fibromyagia • chronic fatigue syndrome • fibro • autoimmune diseases
PBC and Fibromyalgia can sometimes go hand-in-hand with one another. Are these illnesses more alike than we know?
primary biliary cirrhosis • fibromyagia • chronic fatigue syndrome • fibro • autoimmune diseases
PBC Research Studies
Where can you go to research the latest studies into PBC?
pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • research • studies • active studies
Where can you go to research the latest studies into PBC?
pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • research • studies • active studies
PBC Staging via Liver Biopsy
If you've been tested for PBC and your doctor believes you to have the disease, then he'll probably recommend that you have a liver biopsy done. Why?
primary biliary cirrhosis • staging • pathology • liver biopsy • clinical staging
If you've been tested for PBC and your doctor believes you to have the disease, then he'll probably recommend that you have a liver biopsy done. Why?
primary biliary cirrhosis • staging • pathology • liver biopsy • clinical staging
PBC Update
This article describes the autoimmune liver disease primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)including a description of the four disease stages, risk factors for and symptoms of PBC, diagnostic tests and treatment options.
autoimmune • liver • primary • biliary • cirrhosis
This article describes the autoimmune liver disease primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)including a description of the four disease stages, risk factors for and symptoms of PBC, diagnostic tests and treatment options.
autoimmune • liver • primary • biliary • cirrhosis
Specific Symptoms of PBC
As well as indirect symptoms linked to PBC – such as gallbladder problems, there are some symptoms that are specific to PBC itself.
pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • gallbladder • fatigue • cholesterol deposits
As well as indirect symptoms linked to PBC – such as gallbladder problems, there are some symptoms that are specific to PBC itself.
pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • gallbladder • fatigue • cholesterol deposits
The Fat-Itch Syndrome
Welcome to the vicious circle of what I call the fat-itch syndrome. You're exhausted anyway and sleep deprivation from itching just makes things magnify beyond belief. So what can you do?
pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • itching • fatigue • medications
Welcome to the vicious circle of what I call the fat-itch syndrome. You're exhausted anyway and sleep deprivation from itching just makes things magnify beyond belief. So what can you do?
pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • itching • fatigue • medications
Ursodeoxycholic Acid and PBC
Although there is no cure for PBC at present, one medication has proven to be beneficial in preventing the disease from progressing.
ursodeoxycholic acid • udca • pbc • ursodiol • actigall
Although there is no cure for PBC at present, one medication has proven to be beneficial in preventing the disease from progressing.
ursodeoxycholic acid • udca • pbc • ursodiol • actigall
What is PBC?
Specialists term PBC an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's own defense system attacks the tissues of the body, in this case the liver.
primary biliary cirrhosis • liver • liver enzymes • autoimmune • pruritus
Specialists term PBC an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's own defense system attacks the tissues of the body, in this case the liver.
primary biliary cirrhosis • liver • liver enzymes • autoimmune • pruritus
Autoimmune Liver Diseases
A better understanding of the populations primarily affected by autoimmune liver diseases can help elicit the environmental triggers of these disorders.
autoimmune liver diseases • primary biliary cirrhosis • pbc • autoimmune hepatitis • primary sclerosing cholangitis
A better understanding of the populations primarily affected by autoimmune liver diseases can help elicit the environmental triggers of these disorders.
autoimmune liver diseases • primary biliary cirrhosis • pbc • autoimmune hepatitis • primary sclerosing cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an autoimmune liver disease that causes bile duct inflammation. PSC often accompanies other autoimmune disorders.
psc • primary sclerosing cholangitis • cholangitis • autoimmune • liver
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an autoimmune liver disease that causes bile duct inflammation. PSC often accompanies other autoimmune disorders.
psc • primary sclerosing cholangitis • cholangitis • autoimmune • liver
Initial Suspicions of PBC
My own diagnosis of PBC might have been overlooked had it not been for my dad's diagnosis two months before. Realizing that PBC can also run in families really had the alarm bells clanging.
primary biliary cirrhosis • itching • pruritus • palms of hands • soles of feet
My own diagnosis of PBC might have been overlooked had it not been for my dad's diagnosis two months before. Realizing that PBC can also run in families really had the alarm bells clanging.
primary biliary cirrhosis • itching • pruritus • palms of hands • soles of feet
Milk Thistle
The herb milk thistle protects and nourishes the liver in patients with environmental sensitivities, drug hepatotoxicity, and autoimmune liver diseases.
milk thistle • herbal medicine • autoimmune disease • hepatitis • autoimmune hepatitis
The herb milk thistle protects and nourishes the liver in patients with environmental sensitivities, drug hepatotoxicity, and autoimmune liver diseases.
milk thistle • herbal medicine • autoimmune disease • hepatitis • autoimmune hepatitis
The Path to Diagnosis
There is a certain path that is followed when PBC is suspected. If you have initial suspicions of PBC or your primary care physician does, then the following article will tell you what process you can expect to go through.
pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • elevated liver enzymes • ast • alp
There is a certain path that is followed when PBC is suspected. If you have initial suspicions of PBC or your primary care physician does, then the following article will tell you what process you can expect to go through.
pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • elevated liver enzymes • ast • alp
Treating Fibrosis
Scleroderma, autoimmune liver diseases, pretibial myxedema, thyroid and other conditions are often complicated by fibrosis. Learn the latest treatment news.
fibrosis • autoimmune disease • liver disease • pulmonary fibrosis • pretibial myxedema
Scleroderma, autoimmune liver diseases, pretibial myxedema, thyroid and other conditions are often complicated by fibrosis. Learn the latest treatment news.
fibrosis • autoimmune disease • liver disease • pulmonary fibrosis • pretibial myxedema
Understanding Autoimmune Liver Disease
Autoimmune liver disease are chronic and slow progressing but can cause severe illness and even death. Treatment usually involves reducing inflammation.
liver disease • steroid • immune system • immunosuppressive • cirrhosis
Autoimmune liver disease are chronic and slow progressing but can cause severe illness and even death. Treatment usually involves reducing inflammation.
liver disease • steroid • immune system • immunosuppressive • cirrhosis
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus causes a characteristic rash that can occur alone or as a feature of other autoimmune disorders and syndromes.
autoimmune • autoimmune rash • lichen planus • lichen planus rash • oral lesions
Lichen planus causes a characteristic rash that can occur alone or as a feature of other autoimmune disorders and syndromes.
autoimmune • autoimmune rash • lichen planus • lichen planus rash • oral lesions
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome can be classified into 3 subtypes, in which certain disorders frequently occur together; these classifications aid in diagnosis.
uveitis • multiple autoimmune diseases • multiple autoimmune disorders • vitiligo • pernicious anemia
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome can be classified into 3 subtypes, in which certain disorders frequently occur together; these classifications aid in diagnosis.
uveitis • multiple autoimmune diseases • multiple autoimmune disorders • vitiligo • pernicious anemia
Thyroid and Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
Several studies show that compared to the general population patients with systemic autoimmune diseases are more likely to have an autoimmune thyroid disorder (AITD).
autoimmune disease • thyroid disease • systemic disease • rheumatoid arthritis • systemic lupus erythematosus
Several studies show that compared to the general population patients with systemic autoimmune diseases are more likely to have an autoimmune thyroid disorder (AITD).
autoimmune disease • thyroid disease • systemic disease • rheumatoid arthritis • systemic lupus erythematosus
Antinuclear Antibody Test
The ANA test has value in helping diagnose as well as rule out specific conditions and to monitor disease progression, remission and treatment response.
antinuclear antibody • ana test • autoantibodies • systemic lupus erythematosus • autoimmune disease
The ANA test has value in helping diagnose as well as rule out specific conditions and to monitor disease progression, remission and treatment response.
antinuclear antibody • ana test • autoantibodies • systemic lupus erythematosus • autoimmune disease
Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Until 1995, when autoimmune pancreatitis was first described, pancreatitis was considered a disease induced exclusively by alcoholism.
pancreas • pancreatitis • autoimmune • autoimmune pancreatitis • alcoholism
Until 1995, when autoimmune pancreatitis was first described, pancreatitis was considered a disease induced exclusively by alcoholism.
pancreas • pancreatitis • autoimmune • autoimmune pancreatitis • alcoholism
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this liver cancer can be burdensome for patients.
hepatocellular carcinoma • liver cancer • primary liver cancer • liver cirrhosis • alpha-fetoprotein
The diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this liver cancer can be burdensome for patients.
hepatocellular carcinoma • liver cancer • primary liver cancer • liver cirrhosis • alpha-fetoprotein
Remission and Flares
This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity.
remission • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • myasthenia gravis • graves' disease
This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity.
remission • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • myasthenia gravis • graves' disease
Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet
Many people may benefit from a gluten-free diet, including those with Celiac disease, M.S., brain fog, seizures, arthritis, osteoporosis, autism, diabetes, and ataxia.
gluten-free diet • wheat-free • gluten sensitivity • celiac disease • rheumatoid arthritis
Many people may benefit from a gluten-free diet, including those with Celiac disease, M.S., brain fog, seizures, arthritis, osteoporosis, autism, diabetes, and ataxia.
gluten-free diet • wheat-free • gluten sensitivity • celiac disease • rheumatoid arthritis
Relapsing Polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that destroys cartilage. It can occur alone or in patients with other autiommune disorders.
relapsing • polychondritis • autoimmune • connective • cartilage
Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that destroys cartilage. It can occur alone or in patients with other autiommune disorders.
relapsing • polychondritis • autoimmune • connective • cartilage
Thyroid and Rheumatological Disorders
Arthritic symptoms frequently occur in patients with thyroid disorders, and thyroid antibodies often occur in systemic arthritic disorders. Several reasons are proposed.
autoimmune disease • thyroid • graves disease • hashimoto's thyroiditis • autoantibodies
Arthritic symptoms frequently occur in patients with thyroid disorders, and thyroid antibodies often occur in systemic arthritic disorders. Several reasons are proposed.
autoimmune disease • thyroid • graves disease • hashimoto's thyroiditis • autoantibodies
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies occur in people with autoimmune thyroid disease and other autoimmune conditions, and they're seen in the healthy population.
thyroid • thyroid antibodies • thyroid peroxidase • tpo • graves' disease
Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies occur in people with autoimmune thyroid disease and other autoimmune conditions, and they're seen in the healthy population.
thyroid • thyroid antibodies • thyroid peroxidase • tpo • graves' disease
Understanding Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with symptoms ranging from mild localized lesions to a systemic disease injuring multiple organs.
scleroderma • sclerosis • systemic sclerosis • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with symptoms ranging from mild localized lesions to a systemic disease injuring multiple organs.
scleroderma • sclerosis • systemic sclerosis • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
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