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Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) is a liver disease caused by the body's immune system attacking and destroying liver cells. Scientists believe that there is a genetic factor that makes patients more susceptible to these autoimmune diseases. About 70% of people with AIH are women. The disease progresses chronically and leads to cirrhosis, eventually to liver failure if not treated promptly.
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What is autoimmune hepatitis?
Autoimmune hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that occurs when the body's immune system fights off liver cells. The exact cause of autoimmune hepatitis is currently unknown, but it is possible that genetic and environmental factors interact with the body over time in triggering the disease. Untreated autoimmune hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis and eventually liver failure. However, when diagnosed and treated early, autoimmune hepatitis can often be controlled with medications that suppress the immune system.
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Getting rid of Fatty Liver Disease: Diet, Supplements & Lifestyle
Tens of millions of Vietnamese people suffer from fatty liver, the incidence is increasing due to unhealthy lifestyle habits as well as a lack of attention to protecting liver health. Fatty liver can cause inflammation, damage to liver tissue, and scarring of the liver, followed by irreversible cirrhosis if left untreated. Cirrhosis increases the risk of liver cancer and liver failure, which can be fatal.
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Test to identify 14 autoantibodies in autoimmune liver disease
Autoantibodies play an important role in the diagnosis and classification of autoimmune liver disease. Panel test qualitatively 14 autoantibodies in autoimmune liver disease including: AMA-M2, M2-3E, Sp100, PML, gp210, LKM-1, LC-1, SLA/LP, SS-A, Ro-52 , Scl-70,CENP A, CENP B, PGDH are currently being performed at DKQT Vinmec Times City hospital with high accuracy.
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Autoimmune hepatitis: What you need to know
Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. There are many different types and causes of hepatitis (eg, viruses and certain medications), including autoimmune hepatitis. In autoimmune hepatitis, the body's immune system attacks the liver cells, causing inflammation of the liver.
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Is autoimmune liver disease contagious?
In autoimmune hepatitis, the immune system attacks the liver's normal cells, causing inflammation and liver damage. If not monitored and treated, the patient will be at risk of death within 5 years.
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Distinguishing vitiligo from vitiligo
Albinism and vitiligo are both diseases that cause skin pigmentation loss, so if only looking from the outside, many people will be confused and think that these two diseases are one. Distinguishing albinism from vitiligo
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Causes and mechanisms of autoimmune hepatitis
The main cause of autoimmune hepatitis is unknown. In people with autoimmune disease, the immune system attacks one or more parts of the body as if they were foreign. This causes inflammation and can destroy one or more of the affected organs.
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Is autoimmune hepatitis dangerous?
Autoimmune hepatitis is an uncommon disease but needs to be taken care of and treated properly when it occurs. Because this disease will cause other diseases such as liver failure, greatly affecting the health and life of the patient.
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Autoimmune hepatitis in children
Like autoimmune hepatitis in adults, autoimmune hepatitis in children is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks liver cells. There is currently no cure for autoimmune hepatitis. Treatment is aimed at controlling the condition.
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Diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease in which the body's immune system causes inflammatory reactions that attack liver cells. The disease progresses chronically, lasting for many years and can lead to cirrhosis if left untreated. Therefore, early diagnosis with autoimmune hepatitis diagnostic tests is extremely important to preserve liver function.
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