Question 1

if got bitten by person with autoimmune hepatitis will i acquire it?

Accepted Answer

No: Autoimmune hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by your own body attacking it.There is no real understanding of why people get this but it has been proposed that it can result from certain infections.Medications or having another autoimmune disease. When caused by infection(mainly hep b virus)there is small possibility of passage via a bite however it is usually via blood/body fluids.

Question 2

what are the differences between celiac disease and autoimmune hepatitis problems?

Accepted Answer

Very different: Celiac disease is an allergy to a protein found in wheat called gluten.  It can be associated with abnormal liver tests but usually is associated with anemia, diarrhea or other intestinal issues.  Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease affecting the liver caused by an overactive immune system.  Both are likely genetically predetermined but not generally related to each other.

Question 3

in autoimmune hepatitis, do lfts ever go down?

Accepted Answer

Yes: With proper treatment, liver enzymes should normalize.  This is the goal of treatment.  Occasionally treatment resistant disease can occur and occasionally lfts can remain elevated due to other reasons such as fatty liver, alcohol or medications.

Question 4

can i still conceive if i have autoimmune hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can conceive if you have autoimmune hepatitis. But you need to have close follow-up with your hepatologist and gynecologist, since it is considered high risk pregnancy. Your medication/medications for autoimmune needs to be adjusted or replaced. Certain medication/medications for autoimmune hepatitis may have risk to the baby, although overall risk is low.

Question 5

what is the best treatment for  autoimmune hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on patient: The "best" treatment for a disease can vary depending on the patient. For autoimmune hepatitis, the treatment is with Prednisone in combination with azathioprine, or with a higher dose of Prednisone alone. The combination is usually the preferred initial treatment because of the lower chance of side effects. The specialist doctors can tailor treatment to become the "best" for a particular patient.

Question 6

will autoimmune hepatitis go away after a transplant?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully: But not always. You will be on powerful immunosuppressive meds that will help but it is important to follow up closely with your liver docs after the surgery. Good luck!

Question 7

is a ketosis diet harmful with my autoimmune hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Ketosis diet.: It can be dangerous. Check with our team there. If is not wise to ask a stranger (even a Dr) these types of questions as you did not give enough information. Happy to do 2nd opinion.

Question 8

in autoimmune hepatitis, do lfts ever go lower on their own?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Typically we can see different changes in the liver test levels. Usually this is related to therapy but the body is a dynamic biologic  factory and periodic changes can occur.

Question 9

are cirrhosis and autoimmune hepatitis necessarily connected?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally, untreated autoimmune hepatitis can cause cirrhosis over time.

Question 10

how effective is budesonide for treating autoimmune hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Not effective!: Oral budesonide is poorly absorbed and little will go to your liver.  See a rheumatologist or a GI doc! There are better treatment options.  This one is off the cuff, unless you have IBD and are having hepatitis do to Crohn's or regional enteritis!

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