Overview

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, a vital organ responsible for digestion, filtering blood and fighting disease. While this condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including alcohol abuse, toxins, medications, and certain medical conditions, viral infections are the most common cause of hepatitis Five common causes of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A,E,B,C,D

Causes of liver disease

• Hepatitis A: It is usually spread through consumption of contaminated food or water.
• Hepatitis B and C: This type of hepatitis is spread primarily through contact with infected body fluids, such as unprotected sex, sharing needles, or from mother to child during childbirth on the snow
• Hepatitis D: This occurs only in hepatitis B infected persons.
• Hepatitis E: This disease is usually caused by drinking contaminated water.
• Nonviral causes of hepatitis include alcoholic hepatitis from alcohol abuse, and autoimmune hepatitis, where the immune system attack liver cells

Who is at the Risk of Getting the Infection

• People traveling to areas with high rates of hepatitis
• Those engaging in unprotected sex with infected partners
• Individuals sharing needles for drug use
• People with chronic liver disease

Symptoms of Hepatitis

• Fatigue
• Mild fever
• Muscle or joint pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
• Dark urine
• Clay-colored stool
• Itching

Symptoms of severe Hepatitis

• altered sensorium
• bleeding manifestations

What Long-Term Hepatitis Can Do

Chronic hepatitis can lead to severe health issues like cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. The risk of long-term complications varies with the type of hepatitis and other individual factors.

Treatment of Hepatitis

Treatment of hepatitis depends on the type and stage of the disease.

• Hepatitis A typically doesn't require treatment other than rest and hydration, as it's often a short-term infection.
• Hepatitis B can be chronic or acute. Chronic cases may require medication and regular monitoring to prevent liver damage.
• Hepatitis C often requires antiviral medications.
• Vaccines can prevent hepatitis A and B, but there's no vaccine for hepatitis C.

Hepatitis Treatment Expertise

At Accord Hospital's Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, our team of the best hepatitis doctors in Faridabad, India is committed to providing the treatment of all gastroenterological problems in patients.

Prevention of Hepatitis

• Practicing good hygiene and sanitation
• Getting vaccinated against hepatitis A and B
• Using protection during sex
• Avoiding shared needles
• Ensuring safe blood transfusions and medical procedures