What is PFIC?
Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the liver. Due to specific genetic mutations patients with PFIC cannot properly transport bile out of their liver cells, leading to liver damage. There are 3 types of PFIC identified by the genetic mutation.
What do patients take to treat PFIC and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 1 |
These charts show data from PFIC patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has PFIC at PatientsLikeMe?
- 4 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 1 say PFIC is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 50% | Females |
|---|---|
| 50% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 1 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from PFIC patients who have completed their condition history