RE: Re: intra--hepatic, extra-hepatic, big, small bile ducts??/Ian/AIH

[Guest guest]

AIH stands for AutoImmune Hepatitis - see http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/autoimmune-hepatitis/DS00676

" A number of factors can cause the serious liver disease hepatitis, including viral infections, alcohol and certain drugs. But in autoimmune hepatitis, the problem is different: Your body's own immune system attacks your liver. Although the reason for this isn't entirely clear, some diseases, toxins and drugs may trigger autoimmune hepatitis in susceptible people, especially women. "

A few of our members have this condition, overlapping with PSC.

Arne

56 - UC 1977, PSC 2000

Alive and well in Minnesota

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Stevie Gedgaudas

Hi all, wondering what is this AIH I keep hearing about.