Can primary biliary cirrhosis be cured at the initial stage

Primary biliary cirrhosis can not be cured in the initial stage.

Primary biliary cirrhosis belongs to autoimmune liver disease, the etiology is not clear, considering genetic and environmental factors. Because the specific cause of the disease is not clear, and the damage caused by the disease to the liver is irreversible, the disease will only continue to develop, can not achieve the effect of cure, even in the initial stage can not be cured. However, patients through active treatment, can delay the development of the disease, lift biliary obstruction, cholestasis, slow down the course of disease, improve the quality of life of patients. However, if not actively treated, it may gradually develop into liver failure, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.