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Autoimmune hepatitis involves inflammation of the liver caused by rogue immune cells that mistake the liver's normal cells for a foreign tissue or pathogen (disease-causing agent).
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Symptoms
Dark urine; Loss of appetite; Fatigue; General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise; Abdominal distention; G...
Causes
A person with autoimmune hepatitis has autoantibodies circulating in the bloodstream that cause the immune system to at...
Tests
Liver biopsy showing chronic hepatitis; Abnormal liver function tests. Tests associated with autoimmune hepatitis: Posi...
Treatments
Prednisone or other corticosteroids help reduce the inflammation. Azathioprine and mercaptopurine are drugs used to tre...
Complications
Cirrhosis; Liver cell failure; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Complications related to steroids and other medications.
Prevention
Autoimmune hepatitis is usually not preventable. Awareness of risk factors may allow early detection and treatment.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis.
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