28/11/2025
ARE YOU STILL WORRIED ABOUT HEPATITIS?
GET COMPLETE TREATMENT WITH US.
Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, and it can be caused by viruses (most commonly), toxins, medications, autoimmune conditions, or alcohol use. The most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
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🧠 Key Facts about Hepatitis:
1. Types of Hepatitis:
Hepatitis A (HAV) – Spread via contaminated food or water (fecal-oral route). Usually acute and self-limiting.
Hepatitis B (HBV) – Spread via blood, sexual contact, or from mother to baby. Can be acute or chronic.
Hepatitis C (HCV) – Spread mostly through blood (e.g., needle sharing). Often becomes chronic.
Hepatitis D (HDV) – Only occurs with Hepatitis B infection. Makes HBV more severe.
Hepatitis E (HEV) – Spread via contaminated water. Generally acute; more dangerous in pregnant women.
2. Causes Beyond Viruses:
Alcoholic hepatitis (due to excessive alcohol)
Autoimmune hepatitis (immune system attacks the liver)
Drug-induced hepatitis (e.g., acetaminophen overdose)
Toxin-related (e.g., certain mushrooms, industrial chemicals)
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🔍 Common Symptoms of Hepatitis:
Fatigue
Fever
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain, especially in the upper right side
Dark urine
Pale or clay-colored stools
Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
Joint pain (especially with hepatitis B)
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