by mapolzan@aihep.org | Dec 3, 2025 | Autoimmune Hepatitis Education
What Not to Do with Autoimmune Hepatitis: Key Patient Tips Living with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), often called a rare disease, can feel overwhelming at times, but understanding what not to do can make managing the condition easier. These tips are based on the...
by mapolzan@aihep.org | Nov 5, 2025 | Autoimmune Hepatitis Education
Is Autoimmune Hepatitis a Rare Disease? Understanding Incidence and Prevalence When you’re living with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), it’s natural to wonder how common the condition is—and what it really means when doctors call something a “rare disease.” Let’s take a...
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 | Oct 10, 2024 | Autoimmune Hepatitis Education
How Socioeconomic Status Impacts Autoimmune Hepatitis By Craig Lammert, M.D., AIHA Executive Director Quality of Life Differences in AIH Over the past decade, researchers have shown that people with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) often face a lower quality of life. This...
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