GI Kids

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It's important to talk to your healthcare provider about any challenges your child encounters while managing autoimmune #hepatitis and if they have missed taking their medications.

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Autoimmune #hepatitis is treated with medications called immunosuppressants to stop the immune system from attacking the #liver. This often includes initial treatment with steroids followed by long-term treatment with immunosuppressants.

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If your healthcare provider suspects your child has autoimmune #hepatitis, they will collect a sample of your child’s blood for testing. Patients with autoimmune hepatitis have elevated #liver enzymes and other blood markers.

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Autoimmune #hepatitis is caused by several factors, including genetic and environmental factors. #Symptoms are often nonspecific. Patients can vary from having no symptoms (asymptomatic) to having symptoms of advanced #liver disease.

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