Susannah Barnett

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• Untangling PBC hair loss: How to encourage healthier hair

  Medication and poor liver function can cause PBC-related hair loss, but there’s ways to promote the growth of stronger, healthier hair.

• Tips for managing fatigue caused by PBC

  Learn how to deal with fatigue, the second-most common symptom of primary biliary cholangitis, and improve your quality of life.

• How to keep track of your PBC medical records

  Living successfully with primary biliary cholangitis includes proactively keeping track of your tests, labs, scans and other medical records.

• Managing PBC symptoms: mild cognitive impairment (brain fog)

  Mild cognitive impairment, or brain fog, is a common symptom of primary biliary cholangitis. Here are some tips to deal with it.

• A guide to uncommon or rare symptoms of PBC

  Beyond fatigue and itchy skin, PBC may have other symptoms that signal a change in the disease and its progression.

• The benefits of seeing a specialist for PBC

  People living with PBC can benefit from choosing a specialist who is trained in the treatment of the disease.

• PBC and cardiovascular health: How to make heart-healthy choices

  People with PBC have been shown to have higher levels of cholesterol, which is why making heart-healthy choices is so important.

• How PBC symptoms and presentation vary by ethnicity

  Though PBC is most common in caucasian women, studies have shown that the disease presents differently in various ethnic groups.

• Parenting with PBC: Tips for managing your health with a family

  Living with a rare disease doesn’t mean sacrificing your time with family. Here are some tips to help you make time for both.

• The role of palliative care in PBC treatment

  Though many people with PBC live a long, healthy life, some people’s symptoms may progress until they require palliative care.