Causes Of Autoimmune Hepatitis

Liver Damage

Injury to the liver can cause autoimmune hepatitis or an illness that mimics autoimmune hepatitis. Liver damage can be caused by rare side effects of some medications and herbal remedies. It can also result from overconsumption of alcohol or ingestion of certain poisons. Over time, a damaged liver can accumulate scar tissue, leading to cirrhosis. This is a severe chronic condition that prevents the liver from functioning normally. Symptoms of liver injury include extreme tiredness, abnormally dark urine, and yellowing of the skin and eyes. If these symptoms are ignored, the condition may progress to liver failure, at which point it may still be possible to save part of the liver. In some cases, the patient may require a liver transplant. Transplants are usually used as a last resort for people with autoimmune hepatitis, but they have a high success rate.

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