Susannah Barnett

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• 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.

• PBC and the immune system: insights into autoimmunity

  Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease, which means those affected by it must take certain steps to protect themselves.

• The gut-liver connection in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)

  The importance of the connection between gut health and liver health suggests that good gut microbiota health improves symptoms for people living with PBC.

• How exercise can help manage PBC symptoms

  Medical treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) aims to slow disease progression. However, the effective management of symptoms such as fatigue, itchy skin, brain fog, stomach and joint pain and jaundice depends largely on adopting and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, including regular physical exercise. While symptoms of PBC are not always present at […]