portal hypertension
This refers to a state of high blood pressure within the portal vein ( the large blood vessel that drains blood from the bowel). This can happen early in life as a result of injury or obstruction of the vein itself.
Most people with chronic liver disease can have portal hypertension as a result of cirrhosis.
More frequently in patients with PBC, portal hypertension can occur without cirrhosis.
Ascites and varices are the most common complications seen with portal hypertension. Varices are found thru endoscopy.
Varices and treatment
Gastro vs Hepatologist 
Hello! PBC - I have no idea what's going on!
cirrhosis
