Tag: autoimmune liver disorder

March 4, 2026

Autoimmune Hepatitis: Diagnosis, Steroids, and Azathioprine

Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver disease where the immune system attacks the liver. Diagnosis relies on blood tests, autoantibodies, and biopsy. First-line treatment combines prednisone and azathioprine, which can reverse liver damage but come with serious side effects. Long-term management and monitoring are essential to prevent relapse.