Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions
Autoimmune hepatitis
Serious
ICD-10: K75 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: ऑटोइम्यून हेपेटाइटिस · தமிழ்: தன்னுடல் தாக்கு ஈரல் அழற்சி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಆಟೋಇಮ್ಯೂನ್ ಹೆಪಟೈಟಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: ఆటోఇమ్యూన్ హెపటైటిస్ · বাংলা: অটোইমিউন হেপাটাইটিস · मराठी: ऑटोइम्यून हिपॅटायटिस · ગુજરાતી: ऑટોઇમ્યુન હેપેટાઇટિસ
About this condition
Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks liver cells, causing inflammation and damage. It affects more women than men and can lead to liver scarring if left untreated. Early diagnosis and treatment with immune-suppressing medications can help manage the condition effectively.
Common symptoms
fatigue
jaundice
abdominal pain
joint pain
itching
dark urine
loss of appetite
When to see a doctor: within 48 hours if jaundice or persistent fatigue develops
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | ऑटोइम्यून हेपेटाइटिस · स्वप्रतिरक्षी यकृत शोथ · लिवर में सूजन · पीलिया रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தன்னுடல் தாக்கு ஈரல் அழற்சி · கல்லீரல் வீக்கம் · மஞ்சள் காமாலை · கல்லீரல் நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಆಟೋಇಮ್ಯೂನ್ ಹೆಪಟೈಟಿಸ್ · ಯಕೃತ್ತಿನ ಉರಿಯೂತ · ಕಾಮಾಲೆ · ಯಕೃತ್ತಿನ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఆటోఇమ్యూన్ హెపటైటిస్ · కాలేయ వాపు · కామెర్లు · కాలేయ వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | অটোইমিউন হেপাটাইটিস · লিভারের প্রদাহ · জন্ডিস · যকৃতের রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ऑटोइम्यून हिपॅटायटिस · स्वयंप्रतिकार यकृत दाह · कावीळ · यकृत रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ऑટોઇમ્યુન હેપેટાઇટિસ · સ્વપ્રતિરક્ષા યકૃત દાહ · કમળો · યકૃતનો રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Autoimmune hepatitis?
fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain, joint pain, itching, dark urine.
When should I see a doctor?
within 48 hours if jaundice or persistent fatigue develops
Is Autoimmune hepatitis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Autoimmune hepatitis?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 48 hours if jaundice or persistent fatigue develops.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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