Susannah Barnett

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• Primary Biliary Cholangitis in children: Rare, but not impossible

  While it’s most commonly found in women ages 35 to 55, primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) has also been reported in younger patients.

• The PBC gender difference: Why is it more common in women?

  There is no question that primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) overwhelmingly affects women, but no explanation for this has yet been found.

• Common comorbidities in PBC and tips for coping with them

  Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is often associated with other autoimmune diseases, as well as psychiatric disorders and sleep-related conditions.

• Liver transplants due to PBC: What you need to know

  If you need a liver transplant due to PBC, here is what you need to know about eligibility, the transplant procedure and post-surgery care.

• How to manage intense itching, a common symptom of PBC

  Itching of the skin (pruritus) is one of the most common symptoms of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), reported in 60%-70% of people with PBC.

• Pregnancy and PBC: Navigating the challenges

  While women with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) can experience successful pregnancies and have healthy babies, complications may still occur.