How can primary biliary cholangitis cause steatorrhea?
ANSWER
When bile can’t get to the small intestine, your body cannot absorb fat properly. Fat then builds up in your stools, creating loose, greasy, and foul-smelling bowel movements. Doctors call it steatorrhea.
From: What Is Primary Biliary Cholangitis? WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Sabrina Felson on August 07, 2018
SOURCES:
American Liver Foundation: “Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis).”
National Organization for Rare Disorders: “Primary Biliary Cholangitis.”
Merck Manual: “Overview of Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders.”
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.”
SOURCES:
American Liver Foundation: “Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis).”
National Organization for Rare Disorders: “Primary Biliary Cholangitis.”
Merck Manual: “Overview of Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders.”
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.”
THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.
This tool does not provide medical advice. See additional information.