Autoimmune hepatitis is a long-term disease that makes the body's defenses (immune system) attack the liver. This causes liver inflammation and damage. Sometimes chemicals, certain medicines, or a virus can cause cells in your body to attack your liver. Some people, such as those who have other autoimmune diseases, may be more likely to get this disease. And women get it more often than men.
It can cause tiredness, belly discomfort, and itchy skin. You may also have diarrhea and fluid buildup in your belly (ascites). Your skin and eyes may look yellow. This is called jaundice. And you may not want to eat, so you may lose weight. But there are medicines you can take to keep your liver damage from getting worse.
Autoimmune hepatitis is a long-term disease that makes the body's defenses (or immune system) attack the liver. This causes liver inflammation and damage.
Sometimes chemicals, certain medicines, or a virus can cause cells in your body to attack your liver. People who have another autoimmune disease may have a higher chance of developing autoimmune hepatitis.
Autoimmune hepatitis can be treated successfully with medicine. Some people may need a liver transplant.
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