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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffSigns and symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis can range from minor to severe and may come on suddenly or develop over time. Some people have few, if any, problems in the early stages of the disease, whereas others experience signs and symptoms that may include:
- Fatigue
- Abdominal discomfort
- Joint pain
- Itching (pruritus)
- Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
- An enlarged liver
- Abnormal blood vessels on the skin (spider angiomas)
- Nausea and vomiting
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.
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- Teufel A, et al. Concurrent autoimmune diseases in patients with autoimmune hepatitis. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. In press. Accessed Jan. 27, 2010.
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