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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What is primary biliary cirrhosis (liver) like?

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If you are diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis, what are best treatment options?

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Primary biliary cirrhosis - early stages. Can I have a gastric band for weight reduction?

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Is there anything you can use over-the-counter for itching due to primary biliary cirrhosis?

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Please tell me what can cause sudden elevation of liver levels in a primary biliary cirrhosis pt on meds?

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What's the difference between primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis?

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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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Does primary biliary cirrhosis cause liver hemangioma?

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Elevated alkaline phosphatase value of 125 U/L. Is this a sign of primary biliary cirrhosis? Could the level be due to my Hep B?

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My husbands level tests came back high for Mitochondria M2 IgG Antibody for liver. It came back 137.7 Does that mean he has 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 66-year-old female asked:

Diagnosed with primary bilary cirrhosis and take ursodial and milk thistle, no itching or pain. What pain medication can I take for headache.

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What are the tests for biliary cirrhosis?

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What happens when you have biliary cirrhosis?

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Who is most likely to develop biliary cirrhosis?

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A 33-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Biliary cirrhosis?

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A 25-year-old member asked:

How will having biliary cirrhosis affect my long-term health?

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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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A 35-year-old member asked:

I've got biliary cirrhosis. What consequences should I be looking for?

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Rare	Extremely rare	Very rare	Rare	Common	Very common
Teenager14-18			Rare
Young adult19-40					Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60					Very common

Primary biliary cirrhosis

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Rare

Rare

Upper abdomen

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