liver and gallbladder disorders
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Prognosis for PBC
Primary biliary cholangitis usually progresses slowly, although how fast it progresses varies greatly. Symptoms may not appear for 2 years or for up to 10 to 15 years. Some people become very ill in 3 to 5 years. Once symptoms develop, life expectancy is about 10 years. Certain characteristics suggest that the disorder will progress quickly: Rapidly worsening symptoms Older age Accumulation of fluid and other symptoms of Cirrhosis of the Liver None Presence of an autoimmune disorder, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) None Certain abnormal liver test results Once Jaundice in Adults develops, death may occur within months. 