HealthCentral.com

Autoimmune hepatitis



Digestive system
Digestive system
Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs


Autoimmune hepatitis

Alternative Names:

Lupoid hepatitis
Treatment:

Prednisone or other corticosteroids help reduce the inflammation. Azathioprine or mercaptopurine are drugs used to treat other autoimmune disorders, and they have benefitted patients with autoimmune hepatitis as well.

Modify your activity level according to your symptoms.


Expectations (prognosis):


The outcome varies. Corticosteroid therapy may slow the disease progression. However, autoimmune hepatitis may progress to cirrhosis and require liver transplant.


Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis.




Symptoms Checker