Autoimmune Hepatitis Specialists in Maharashtra
Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the liver's own cells, causing ongoing inflammation that ca…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is autoimmune hepatitis contagious?
No, it results from the immune system mistakenly attacking the liver, not from an infection, so it cannot be passed to others.
Will I need treatment for the rest of my life?
Many patients need extended, sometimes lifelong, immunosuppressive therapy to maintain remission and prevent flares, though some can eventually reduce or stop medication under close monitoring.
Can this condition be cured?
There's no outright cure, but most patients respond very well to treatment, achieving remission and preventing progression to cirrhosis.
Why does this mostly affect women?
The exact reason isn't fully known, but it's thought to relate to hormonal and immune system differences that make autoimmune conditions generally more common in women.
Does this mean I have other autoimmune diseases too?
Autoimmune hepatitis often occurs alongside other autoimmune conditions like thyroid disease or type 1 diabetes, so your doctor may screen for these as well.