Biliary cirrhosis

Biliary cirrhosis: Introduction

Biliary cirrhosis: Biliary cirrhosis is a condition where the bile ducts are unable to transport bile effectively due to blockage, inflammation, scarring or some other damage to the bile ducts. The condition may result from such things as congenital defect of the bile ducts (e.g. biliary atresia), cystic fibrosis, gallstones or a variety of other secondary conditions. The cause of primary biliary cirrhosis is not fully understood. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Biliary cirrhosis is available below.

Symptoms of Biliary cirrhosis

• Itchy skin
• Fatigue
• Jaundice
• Yellow eyes
• Yellow skin
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 27 symptoms of Biliary cirrhosis

Biliary cirrhosis: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Biliary cirrhosis:

• Liver disease
• Osteoporosis
• Liver scarring (see Liver symptoms)
• Liver failure
• Diabetes
• more complications...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Biliary cirrhosis?

• Failure to diagnose Biliary cirrhosis
• Hidden causes of Biliary cirrhosis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Biliary cirrhosis

Causes of Biliary cirrhosis

• Primary biliary cirrhosis often associated with autoimmune conditions such as:
• Autoimmune thyroiditis
• Renal tubular acidosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sicca syndrome
• more causes...»

See full list of 15 causes of Biliary cirrhosis

More information about causes of Biliary cirrhosis:

• Underlying causes of Biliary cirrhosis
• Biliary cirrhosis as a complication caused by other conditions
• Biliary cirrhosis as a symptom

Treatments for Biliary cirrhosis

• Treatment depends on the underlying factor but therapies may include:
• Treatment of underlying cause
• Lifestyle changes - reduce or cease alcohol intake, cease intake of medications if possible
• Medication - e.g. Ursodiol, cholestyramine
• Vitamin K and A administration to improve blood clotting and night blindness
• more treatments...»

See full list of 7 treatments for Biliary cirrhosis

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