Autoimmune Hepatitis | Nuffield Health

The cause of autoimmune hepatitis is unknown. But left untreated this condition can cause scarring (cirrhosis) of your liver.

Symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis can develop gradually over time. These may include:

Feeling tired
Joint or muscle pains
Nausea or vomiting
Jaundice
Fever
Abdominal pain

Since these symptoms could be a result of many conditions, it is important to get an accurate diagnosis.

Related tests and scans

Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Ultrasound

Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) is a type of ultrasound to measure how hard or soft an area of tissue is. This helps to detect scarring, fibrosis or abnormal changes.

Blood test

At Nuffield Health, we make getting a blood test easy and convenient. Our nationwide network of fully accredited laboratories provides fast and reliable results at competitive prices, wherever you're based in the UK. Whether you have a referral from your consultant or GP or prefer to book your own tests directly, we have an option tailored to your needs.

FibroScan

FibroScan is a type of ultrasound to measure liver stiffness. This helps to assess how much scarring there is in the liver, which can be caused by a number of liver diseases.

Liver function tests

Liver function tests are a group of blood tests that provide information about the state of your liver.