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 disease involving the liver. Your immune system accidentally attacks your liver and may result in swelling, scarring and damage of the liver.
He speaks about your symptoms, personal and family health history, alcohol use, and gives you specific physical exam.
and eliminating the possibility of viral or metabolic hepatopathy.
And in case interpretation is needed, a liver biopsy establishes the diagnosis, scales inflammation and performs 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 is a long-lasting liver disease in which your immune system attacks on your liver cells instead.
No, it cannot be transmitted to one person to another.
The exact cause is unknown. There could be a role of genetic factors and triggering factors such as viruses or toxins.
The diagnosis is performed by blood analysis of liver functioning and immune, imaging (ultrasound/MRI), and the biopsy of the liver is not always necessary.
Treatment with steroids (e.g., prednisone) and immunosuppressants (e.g., azathioprine) are considered the standard treatment to minimize the inflammation and immunity activity.
Yes. A significant number of patients have to undergo months or even years of continuous therapy as a way of managing the disease.
Absolutely. Liver is maintained with a healthy diet, physical activity, stress, and alcohol.
Do not take alcohol, salt and junky processed foods. Pay attention to fruits, vegetables, whole grain, and lean protein.
Yes. Although it is more prevalent among adults particularly among women - it may also occur at any age such as childhood.
In case you feel incessant pressure, yellowness (skins/eyes turn yellow) or upper right belly pain, make an appointment to get them checked.
