What is secondary biliary cirrhosis?
Secondary biliary cirrhosis develops due to long-term partial or total obstruction of the large bile ducts outside of the liver. When the ducts are damaged, bile (which is a substance that helps digest fat) builds up in the liver and damages the liver tissue.
How do members experience secondary biliary cirrhosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with secondary biliary cirrhosis*
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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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 secondary biliary cirrhosis*
Who has secondary biliary cirrhosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 17 |