HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Itchy Rashes On Legs Symptoms Of Primary Biliary C?

I was diagnosed with PBC in 2008 and just found out I had it a few months ago. I am on URSO Forte since 2004 with fatty liver but dieted never took one drink since that time, eat very healthy and get an ultra sound every year but found out my records diagnosed me with PBC starting in 2008 -- no doctor ever mentioned to me I had this Liver problem. I am very healthy and do everything I should. Had a routine check today by regular physician and he said on paper I am in excellent health and will live for a long time. However, I have itching with a rash on the back of both calves of my legs and itching on my left should blade every night. Are these two symptoms of Primary Billiary C (PBC) ? Thank you for your response.
Tue, 19 May 2015
Report Abuse
Gastroenterologist,  's  Response
Itching can be a symptom of PBC, but not only. Allergies should be excluded, even in your case. I don't know then, about your last biochemical test liver results if there are any changes in bilirubin or ALP and GGT levels?! If not, a try for some days with Cetirizine(Zyrtec) 10 mg twice a day would be worthy.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Liver


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Itchy Rashes On Legs Symptoms Of Primary Biliary C?

Itching can be a symptom of PBC, but not only. Allergies should be excluded, even in your case. I don t know then, about your last biochemical test liver results if there are any changes in bilirubin or ALP and GGT levels?! If not, a try for some days with Cetirizine(Zyrtec) 10 mg twice a day would be worthy.