Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an uncommon liver disease, affecting predominantly young female. Treatment is available and most of my patients live a normal life. Watch to learn more.
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[@HansImWald]

budesonide may also help

[@antheaglocer4232]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@OkayOce]

Could you talk about liver fibrosis and the stages? Thank you for all your videos

[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

Yes I can

[@theelizabethan1]

Thank You for this very informative video, Dr. Wai.
QUESTION:.
To confirm, unlike Hep A, Hep B, and Hep C, the Autoimmune Hepatitis variety is NOT contagious??

[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

Yes, you are right, autoimmune hepatitis IAIH) is not contagious

[@TAKAFOOMI]

Would you be willing to review a case via email?

[@None-wd6cc]

Hello doctor, I suffer a from Ulcertive Colotis and was given a test for a 37 high level of SMA, my liver isn’t inflame and I have none of the mentioned symptoms, is there a reason for this other then having this diesease? Please respond 🙏 I am an 18 yr old male, also it is the only the SMA that is elevated, no other indicator.

[@ManojKumar-ly2ls]

Can I DM you

[@shashijee83]

Is Autoimmune hepatitis curable?

[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

Most diseases including AIH, are treatable, controlable, but unlikely to be curable