Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment

Treatment

Although there is no cure for this condition, close monitoring of the disease by a medical professional is recommended to slow the progression of damage in the liver. Medications used for primary biliary cirrhosis may include cholesterol-lowering drugs to maintain liver health, anti-inflammatory medications for swollen muscle and joints, antihistamines to stop allergic reactions, corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and damage, and immunosuppressants to reduce immune activity. In rare cases, a liver transplant may be necessary. Vitamin D supplementation is also an important part of the treatment plan.

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