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What’s the treatment for primary sclerosing cholangitis?
Currently there is no cure for primary sclerosing cholangitis. Treatment is directed at managing symptoms and opening narrowed bile ducts. The various symptoms of primary sclerosing cholangitis often respond effectively to medications that control itching, antibiotics when recurrent infections occur, and vitamins to replace those that are deficient. In some instances, endoscopic, radiologic, or surgical techniques may be employed to open major blockages in the common bile duct and improve bile flow. When progressive liver failure occurs in spite of these measures, liver transplantation may be indicated. Liver transplantation may be an option if the liver begins to fail. Liver transplantation is very effective in the treatment of patients with advanced liver disease caused by primary sclerosing cholangitis. Liver transplant patients have about an 87% one-year and 77% three or more year survival rate and a good quality of life after recovery. |
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More information on primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
What is primary sclerosing cholangitis? - Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an inflammatory disease of the bile duct, which leads to cholestasis (blockage of bile transport to the gut).
What causes primary sclerosing cholangitis? - The causes of primary sclerosing cholangitis are not known, but many researchers think it might be an autoimmune disease.
What are the symptoms of primary sclerosing cholangitis? - The main symptoms of primary sclerosing cholangitis are itching, fatigue, and jaundice, which causes yellowing of the eyes or skin.
How is primary sclerosing cholangitis diagnosed? - The diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis is made by imaging of the bile duct, usually in the setting of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
What is the treatment for primary sclerosing cholangitis? - Treatment for primary sclerosing cholangitis is directed at managing symptoms and opening narrowed bile ducts. |
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