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Understanding Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

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What to Know About Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a condition that affects the bile ducts in your liver. Learn what it is and how you can slow its progress to save your liver function.

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Blooming Again With a Liver Transplant

Waiting for a match was the hardest part, Emily Phillips says. Her new liver came through, and she's "living her life for two people."

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The Different Stages

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) has four stages based on how serious the damage is to your liver. Here’s what to expect at each stage.

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Food Is Medicine: PBC

Since primary biliary cholangitis can make it harder to digest food, we asked a licensed dietitian what they'd recommend for optimal nutrition.

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Lifestyle Changes to Help With Your PBC

Medications can help manage PBC. But you can also ease your symptoms with some simple lifestyle tweaks – here’s how.

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Managing Fatigue With PBC

Dos and don'ts to make the most of your daily energy with this chronic liver condition.

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Treating to Manage Your Symptoms

There isn’t a cure for PBC, but the right treatment plan can slow its progress and boost your quality of life as you live with it.

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Talking to Your Doctor About Your Treatment Plan

When you have primary biliary cholangitis, you need a treatment plan to stay healthy. Here’s how to get started and what to do when it’s not working.

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What Is ALP Normalization?

ALP normalization is a measure that your liver functions are better. If you have PBC, it’s a sign that you’re less likely to need a liver transplant.

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PBC Complications

Besides its main symptoms, PBC brings with it the chance of serious complications. Here’s what to look out for and how you and your doctor can manage them.

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Resources and Support

PBC is a rare condition, and you likely have questions about your diagnosis. Here’s how to find the information and support you need.

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