Patient's question:
Recently, Dad's health has been getting worse. He has been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. At first, things were okay, but later he became very thin and couldn't eat much. He had no appetite and experienced frequent diarrhea. Since he wasn't eating much to begin with, the diarrhea made him feel extremely tired all over.Doctor's answer:
Patients often exhibit symptoms such as fatigue, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, pruritus, and no significant weight gain. After the condition progresses to cirrhosis, symptoms such as ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, and esophageal variceal bleeding may reappear. Patients with autoimmune hepatitis are also commonly accompanied by extrapulmonary immune system diseases, the most common of which include thyroiditis and ulcerative colitis. It is recommended to prepare for treatment. Immune hepatitis is a serious condition, and patients are advised to receive timely symptomatic treatment in accordance with their doctor's recommendations. It is also important to pay attention to self-care, maintain a proper diet, and avoid worsening the condition.