What is autoimmune hepatitis?
Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease of the liver that is caused by the production of antibodies by the immune system. These antibodies attack the liver cells which can lead to liver damage, including cirrhosis of the liver.
How do members experience autoimmune hepatitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with autoimmune hepatitis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for autoimmune hepatitis*
*Data from patients with autoimmune hepatitis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with autoimmune hepatitis*
*Data from patients with autoimmune hepatitis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has autoimmune hepatitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 6 | |
| 20s | 22 | |
| 30s | 50 | |
| 40s | 76 | |
| 50s | 107 | |
| 60s | 116 | |
| 70+ | 57 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 54 | |
| Female | 377 |
Talk to people with autoimmune hepatitis
459
459
members say they have this condition