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Medical Conditions - Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Primary biliary cholangitis, formerly known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a chronic condition in which the liver's bile ducts steadily degenerate. The secretions of the liver are referred to as bile.

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Is Rifaximin effective for my overt hepatic encephalopathy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your episode was overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) due to cirrhosis from primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

Does biologic treatment help to treat prurigo nodularis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

Is it safe to take Ocaliva as a PBC treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Ocaliva (Obeticholic acid) is a newer medication for PBC (primary biliary cholangitis).

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