by mapolzan@aihep.org | Nov 5, 2025 | Autoimmune Hepatitis Education, Uncategorized
Is Autoimmune Hepatitis a Rare Disease? When someone is living with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), it’s natural to ask: How common is this condition? And you might also wonder what it means to say something is a “rare disease.” Let’s explore both questions and what...
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...
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...
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?...
by mapolzan@aihep.org | May 8, 2025 | Community & Support, Personal Stories
The Impact of the AIHA Mentorship Program Ella, an AIHA Mentorship Program mentee and AIH patient, shares her experience as a mentee in the AIHA Mentorship Program and its impact on her as a patient. The AIHA Mentorship Program connects patients with other patients...
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