Cirrhosis Of The Liver Osteoarthritis Painful Joints
PBC
Symptoms
More than half of patients have no symptoms at the time of diagnosis. Symptoms usually come on gradually and may include:
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Abdominal pain -
Enlarged liver - Fatigue
- Fatty deposits under the skin
- Fatty stools
- Itching
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Jaundice - Soft yellow spots on the eyelid
Signs and tests
Tests for
- Serum albumin
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Liver function tests (serum alkaline phosphatase is most important)
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