Susannah Barnett

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• Why can PBC cause fluid retention?

  Liver scaring means your body produces lower levels of albumin, a protein that helps keep fluid inside blood vessels.

• What’s the difference between PBC and PSC?

  PSC attacks the larger bile ducts inside and outside of the liver.

• What is a living donor liver transplant?

  The liver will regain most of its original size by six weeks after surgery.

• Finding calm: How to reduce stress from PBC

  Stress affects both the mind and the body.

• How to support a loved one with fatigue from PBC

  There are practical ways to support a loved one experiencing chronic fatigue.

• Managing PBC symptoms: Dry mouth

  Dry mouth is a common symptom of many chronic liver diseases.

• Not sure your PBC doctor is right for you? Follow these next steps

  If you are dissatisfied with your primary biliary cholangitis doctor, it might be time to find a new one. Here’s how.

• 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.