Patient's question:
In March 2010, the patient's urine was reddish-yellow, their complexion was dull, and their weight increased. Upon examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as liver cirrhosis, biliary ductal hydrops, and gastric artery varices. The doctor first performed a banding surgery on the gastric artery varices. Eleven days after the surgery, a urine test revealed no improvement in the immune system function. The doctor recommended using hormones for treatment three days later.Doctor's answer:
Primary biliary cholangitis is a chronic liver disease characterized by inflammatory destruction of intrahepatic small bile ducts and intrahepatic bile stasis. It is often accompanied by various immunological abnormalities, and its onset may be related to autoimmune disorders. The main goals of treatment for primary biliary cholangitis are based on: (1) preventing and treating complications of intractable bile stasis; (2) addressing various manifestations of compensated cirrhosis; (3) if possible, managing the disease process, but attention should be paid to the side effects of medications. Patients with decompensated liver function and (or) poor quality of life may be considered for liver transplantation.