Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Autoimmune hepatitis is a liver disease.Your immune system attacks your liver by mistake.This can cause swelling, scarring, and liver damage.
He discusses your symptoms, reviews your personal and family health history, alcohol use, and conducts a focused physical exam.
We measure liver enzymes (ALT, AST), check autoimmune markers (ANA, SMA, IgG), and rule out viral or metabolic causes of liver injury.
When clarification is required, a liver biopsy confirms the diagnosis, grades inflammation, and stages scarring.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
It's a chronic liver disease where your immune system mistakenly attacks your liver cells.
No, it cannot be spread from person to person.
The exact cause is unknown. Genetic factors and environmental triggers like viruses or toxins may play a role.
Diagnosis involves blood tests for liver function and immune markers, imaging (ultrasound/MRI), and sometimes a liver biopsy.
Standard treatment includes steroids (e.g., prednisone) and immunosuppressants (e.g., azathioprine) to reduce inflammation and immune activity.
Yes. Many patients require ongoing therapy for months or years to keep the disease under control.
Absolutely. A healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and avoiding alcohol support liver health.
Avoid alcohol, high-salt foods, and processed junk foods. Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
Yes. While more common in adults�especially women�it can occur at any age, including childhood.
If you experience persistent fatigue, jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes), or upper right abdominal discomfort, book an appointment for evaluation.
