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Conditions›Digestive diseases›Gastrointestinal disorders›Liver diseases›Hepatitis›Autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis
A disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the liver, causing it to become inflamed.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Upper abdomen
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