Fatigue and itch severity in patients with <scp>PBC</scp> and <scp>PSC</scp>: Prospective analysis of two large cohorts

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) are rare liver diseases that significantly impair quality of life (QoL). In this study, we analysed two large cohorts comprising a total of 1267 patients with PBC and PSC, showing that fatigue is a frequent symptom in both conditions, particularly among females. Fatigue was associated with liver function markers (ALP/GGT in PSC) and with cirrhosis (in PBC). It was also often linked to cholestatic pruritus, further compromising QoL.