Patient Stories

She was diagnosed with acute autoimmune hepatitis. She never let the disease stop her from living her life and for 18 years she has learned to live with and manage the disease.

I have been living with AIH and PBS for almost 20 years. I was diagnosed after being in extreme pain and no energy.

After giving blood for the first time, it was discovered that she had an active Hepatitis C infection, likely as a result of transfusions when she was born.

She called and told me that she thinks I have autoimmune hepatitis and I need to see a specialist.

It has now been 2 years and 4 months since my second liver transplant I feel healthy and happy.

He ordered blood work that revealed that her liver enzymes were elevated. He astutely ordered a hepatitis C test which came back positive.

At the age of 35, after frequent lab results and repeated liver biopsies, I was diagnosed with PBC. For the next 10 years I felt fine without any symptoms.

I never knew the importance of keeping your liver happy and making sure that proper diet was important until I had this rare liver disorder called Budd Chiari.

Avani shares her story and feelings after having been diagnosed with MASH.

After a successful and long career in the U.S. Army and U.S. Government Department of Defense, Terry L. Martin, Sr. was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease) in his lungs and liver.

The doctor called and advised her that he suspected Biliary Atresia. He explained that it is a rare, life-threatening disease that affects the liver in newborns.

I was diagnosed with liver disease on my birthday. After several tests I was told that after changing my lifestyle by losing weight and eating healthy I would probably be alright.