Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Quiz
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Black poop
White of the eyes are yellow
Tarry stools
Reddish skin lumps
The skin is itchy and has scratches
Stool is black like hair
Icterus
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What is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?
Previously called primary biliary cirrhosis. An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks the bile ducts in the liver causing inflammation and damage, slowly.
Typical Symptoms of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
History of Sjogren's syndrome
Black, shiny stool
Skin Itching
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Red or yellow skin lumps
Skin itching that worsens at night
History of liver problems
Right hypochondriac region swelling
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you ever been diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome?
Are your stools black and shiny like hair?
Is your skin itchy?
Are your eyes or skin turning yellow?
Have you ever been diagnosed with liver problems?
Treatmentof Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
While there is no cure, treatment aims to manage symptoms and slow down the disease. The doctor may prescribe medication to improve liver function and reduce liver scarring and itching. In severe cases, a liver transplant may be needed.
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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