Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases

Causes of Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver characterized by diffuse or patchy necrosis is Hepatitis . Auto immune hepatitis (AIH) is one exception. When your immune system attacks your liver cells this type of liver disease occurs. AIH is  chronic condition that can result in cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver.. Auto immune hepatitis likely results from a combination of auto immunity, environmental triggers, and a genetic predisposition. It occurs more frequently in females. Treatment includes corticosteroids and medications that suppress the immune system.  Liver transplant may be needed In severe cases). Liver is not inflamed in ischemic hepatitis. Rather, liver cell death occurs. The term hepatitis is used because technically, it refers to any disorder in which liver enzymes called amino transferase leak from damaged liver cells into the blood.