All you need to know about Hepatitis

 


Inflammation of liver tissue is known as hepatitis. Inflammation is the swelling that occurs when the tissues of the liver are infected. Hepatitis can affect the functions of the liver to a great extent. The liver is a vital organ of our body processing nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections. Hepatitis is considered acute when it goes away within six months and it is chronic if it continues for more than six months. There are different types of hepatitis: Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E but the most common viruses are hepatitis A, B, and C. 


Viral Hepatitis occurs due to some causes such as heavy alcohol use, toxins, certain medications, autoimmune diseases, and other infections. The spread of Hepatitis A and E is mainly due to adulterated food and water. Hepatitis B and C are transmitted because of unsafe sexual practices or, it can be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy, through unsafe blood transfusion, or through unhygienic needle sharing. Hepatitis D occurs in people who have already experienced hepatitis B.

Differences between Various Types of Hepatitis

Hepatitis A: It is a highly communicable liver infection that occurred due to the hepatitis A virus. It is curable by vaccination. 


Hepatitis B: It is a life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. It is manageable by vaccination. 


Hepatitis C: It is a hepatitis C virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. It can be treated by antiviral medication. 


Hepatitis D: It is also known as hepatitis delta virus that leads to liver infection and inflammation of the liver. There are few treatments for hepatitis. 


Hepatitis E: It is a virus that attacks the liver and makes it inflamed. It is transmitted through adulterated food and water. It can be cured on its own within weeks. 

Symptoms of Viral Hepatitis 

The symptoms of hepatitis are similar in all types of viruses. Those include: 


·         Dark urine

·         Stomach pain

·         Yellowing of skin and eyes

·         Low-grade fever

·         Loss of appetite

·         Fatigue

·         Feeling sick to the stomach

·         Achy joints in case of hepatitis A or B


If you get symptoms of viral hepatitis then your health care provider may ask you for a blood test to detect the existence of antibodies or also go for Hepatitis Test. 

Treatment of Viral Hepatitis

Treatment for different types of hepatitis varies depending on the type of hepatitis and severity of the disease. In hepatitis A, there is no therapy to cure the disease but the vaccination is available for people having liver disease. In hepatitis B and C, there are medications and vaccinations available that are helpful in curing the disease. Particularly for Hepatitis C, the doctor does not start his or her treatment until and unless it becomes chronic because symptoms are not very easy to spot in its acute stage. Certain therapies and avoiding alcohol can be helpful to manage viral hepatitis. 


Viral hepatitis can be a life-threatening disease if not managed on time. Consult with your doctor or health care provider for proper treatment. 


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