October 2025

What Is the Presentation of Autoimmune Hepatitis?

by mapolzan@aihep.org | Oct 22, 2025 | Autoimmune Hepatitis Education

Presentation of Autoimmune Hepatitis Explained Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the liver. This causes inflammation that can harm the liver over time and cause scar tissue. People diagnosed with AIH can look very different...

What Is the Life Expectancy of a Child with Autoimmune Hepatitis?

by mapolzan@aihep.org | Oct 15, 2025 | Autoimmune Hepatitis Education, Pediatric

Life Expectancy for Children with Autoimmune Hepatitis When a child receives a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), parents often ask an urgent question: “What does this mean for my child’s future?” The good news is encouraging. Many children with AIH live long...

How Does a Child Get Autoimmune Hepatitis?

by mapolzan@aihep.org | Oct 8, 2025 | Autoimmune Hepatitis Education, Pediatric

What Causes Autoimmune Hepatitis in Children? By Craig Lammert, M.D., AIHA Executive Director Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is much less common in children than in adults, but it does occur. For families, the question often arises: how does a child develop this disease?...

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