Autoimmune hepatitis may be defined as a chronic form of hepatitis in which the normal hepatocytes is targeted unreasonably by the potential immunity system of the body. The outcome of this persistent inflammation in the long-run can be scarring (cirrhosis) of the liver. It is a very mysterious process but with early diagnosis and treatment, then your liver will be spared and long term results will be better.
They are also individualistic in terms of the symptoms and some of them do not show any symptoms or show mild symptoms when they are beginning. Common signs include:
Even the causes of autoimmune hepatitis are not noticeable, but there are many factors which may be attributed to its development:
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Autoimmune hepatitis is one of the examples, when your own defense system attacks your liver as a stranger and thus causes inflammation, swellings and even tissue destruction of your liver.
No. Autoimmune hepatitis is not a human to human disease, but an immune system disease.
The exact cause is unknown. Probably it can be inherited genetically and induced by external factors that include infections, some chemicals or hormones of the body.
Autoimmune hepatitis is a liver disease and its prevalence is 1-2 per 100,000 individuals in a year and is hence a very rare hepatitis disease.
The liver is normally inhibited using corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone) and immunosuppressants (e.g., azathioprine).
Yes. The early release, medication and the after-discharge treatment has steered some of the individuals to the normal and healthy life.
A proper diet, abstinence of alcohol, exercise and use of prescribed drugs are some of the ways that enable an individual to keep his liver healthy.
Doctor consultation in the event of long-term fatigue, yellow skin color or eyes (jaundice), brown urine or elevated liver activity in the laboratory tests.
Treatment duration varies. And then there are patients who require the incorporation of long term or life time medication and the patients are able to cancel it as soon as they are stable.
Houston, Contact GastroDoxs. The gastroenterologists we possess are also board-certified and their specialization also encompasses the treatment of the liver and also how to make specific assessment and treatment plan.
