What is a primary biliary cirrhosis?
A person with primary biliary cirrhosis has inflammation of the bile ducts in the liver. The inflammation obstructs the flow of bile, which damages cells in the liver. The damage can result in liver failure and liver cancer. The cause of primary biliary cirrhosis is unknown. About 1 out of 100,000 people in the US develop primary biliary cirrhosis each year.

What are the symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis?
Symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis include weakness, fatigue, jaundice, itching, abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, weakness, and weight loss.

How does the doctor treat primary biliary cirrhosis?
Treatment for primary biliary cirrhosis may include medications, a liver disease diet, and vitamin supplements. Treatment for severe primary biliary cirrhosis may include a liver transplant.