Primary Biliary Cholangitis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), previously known as primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disease of the liver in which the bile ducts in the liver are slowly destroyed.

Symptoms-

Abdominal Pain (upper right portion)

Appetite loss

Ascites

Bone, joint pain

Diarrhea

Dry eyes

Dry mouth

Fatigue

Fatty deposits on the skin

High cholesterol

Hyperpigmentation

Hypothyroidism

Itchy skin

Jaundice

Muscle pain

Nausea

Osteoporosis

Swelling of the spleen

Swollen feet and ankles (edema)

Unintended weight loss

Causes-
The exact reason is not clear it may be an autoimmune disease

Specialists to visit
Gastroenterologist
Dermatologist
Transplant surgeon

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References
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://liverfoundation.org
https://www.webmd.com