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. Hep...