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   What is autoimmune hepatitis?

   • Autoimmune hepatitis is a liver disease that happens when the body's immune system attacks the liver. This can cause swelling, irritation and damage to the liver. The exact cause of autoimmune hepatitis is unclear, but genetic and environmental factors appear to interact over time to trigger the disease.

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   What are the different types of autoimmune hepatitis?

   • Experts have identified two main forms of autoimmune hepatitis. Type 1 autoimmune hepatitis. This is the most common type of the disease. It can occur at any age. About half the people with type 1 autoimmune hepatitis have other autoimmune disorders, such as celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis.

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   What causes autoimmune hepatitis?

   • This attack on the liver can lead to long-lasting inflammation and serious damage to liver cells. Just why the body turns against itself is unclear, but researchers think autoimmune hepatitis could be caused by the interaction of genes controlling immune system function and exposure to viruses or medicines.

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   Can autoimmune hepatitis cause liver failure?

   • It can also eventually lead to liver failure. When diagnosed and treated early, however, autoimmune hepatitis often can be controlled with medicines that suppress the immune system. A liver transplant may be an option when autoimmune hepatitis doesn't respond to medicines or liver disease becomes advanced.

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   What if I have autoimmune hepatitis?

   • If your care team suspects that you may have autoimmune hepatitis, you may be referred to a specialist in liver diseases. This type of specialist is called a hepatologist. Because appointments can be brief and there's often a lot to discuss, it's a good idea to be prepared for your appointment.

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   What is autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)?

   • Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the liver of unknown aetiology. It is characterised by the presence of circulating auto-antibodies with a high serum globulin concentration, inflammatory changes on liver histology, and a favourable response to immunosuppressive treatment.

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   May 8, 2024 · Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body's immune system, which usually attacks viruses, bacteria and other causes of disease, instead targets the liver. This attack on the liver can lead to long-lasting inflammation and serious damage to liver cells.

3. britishlivertrust.org.uk › information-and-supportWhat is autoimmune hepatitis? - British Liver Trust

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   Key facts about autoimmune hepatitis. Around 4 out of 5 people who have autoimmune hepatitis are women. A third to a half of people who are diagnosed have a personal or family history of other autoimmune conditions. These include thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis or type 1 diabetes.

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   Autoimmune hepatitis is a life-long and rare liver disease. It is when your body’s immune system causes damage to its own healthy liver cells. This leads to inflammation in the liver. Treatment involves very effective medicines that suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation.

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   Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver disease that begins with a mistake of your immune system. Your immune system sends antibodies to your liver tissues, causing inflammation (hepatitis). These antibodies are normally supposed to attack infections in your liver tissues.

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the liver of unknown aetiology. It is characterised by the presence of circulating auto-antibodies with a high serum globulin concentration, inflammatory changes on liver histology, and a favourable response to immunosuppressive treatment. [1] .

7. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › autoimmune-hepatitisAutoimmune Hepatitis - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Autoimmune hepatitis is when your body’s infection-fighting system (immune system) attacks your liver cells. This causes redness and swelling (inflammation) and liver damage. It is a long-term or chronic inflammatory liver disease.

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   May 8, 2024 · The goal of treatment for autoimmune hepatitis is to slow or stop the immune system attack on the liver. This may help increase the time before the disease gets worse. To meet this goal, you'll likely need medicines that lower immune system activity.