What is progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis?
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.
How do members experience progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis*
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis*
Who has progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 5 |