What Is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort
One of the symptoms of primary biliary cholangitis is pain or discomfort in the abdomen. This sensation tends to be located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen because it is here where the liver is located. This can occur in roughly eight to seventeen percent of patients; although it is most common in the late stages of the disease.
Pain and tenderness in the upper right area of the abdomen can also indicate hepatomegaly or the inflammation of the liver. Hepatomegaly is a finding on physical examination on approximately 25% of patients with primary biliary cholangitis. The condition can also cause inflammation of the spleen or splenomegaly.
Advertisement
