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Pediatric autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) (au·to·im·mune hep·a·ti·tis) or AIH occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the liver, causing inflammation that can lead to other conditions.
214-456-8000
Fax: 214-456-8005
469-497-2505
F: 469-497-2511
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
469-303-5000
Fax: 214-867-9511
Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) liver disease that can occur at any age and typically affects more girls than boys.
Without treatment, this condition can have lasting impacts, including liver complications and additional autoimmune diseases such as:
There are two types of autoimmune hepatitis:
Symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis range from mild to severe, depending on the type.
The exact cause of autoimmune hepatitis is unknown. A healthy immune system makes antibodies and lymphocytes (white blood cells) to battle infections. But with an autoimmune condition, something changes the normal response pattern – causing the antibodies to see healthy tissues and organs as dangerous infections.
Possible triggers that can lead to an autoimmune response include: