When primary biliary cirrhosis is asymptomatic or has mild symptoms, eggs can be eaten in moderation; if hepatic decompensation or portal hypertension occurs, eggs are not recommended.
In the compensated stage of primary biliary cirrhosis, asymptomatic or less symptomatic, with less liver cell damage, eggs can be eaten in moderation. Eggs are rich in nutrition as they contain high protein, low dietary fiber, high cholesterol, high vitamin A and high calcium.
Hepatic decompensation, can be manifested as poor digestion and absorption, malnutrition, jaundice, easy to diarrhea after eating, etc., liver cell damage, conversion of nutrients is difficult, at this time, eating eggs, will exacerbate the disease; if there is portal hypertension, often lead to esophagogastric fundus varices hemorrhagic, sudden large amounts of vomiting of blood, the serious cases can lead to hemorrhagic shock, inappropriate to eat the food.
If primary biliary cirrhosis is diagnosed, early standardized treatment is recommended to reduce the adverse effects of the disease.