"Everything you need to know about
hepatitis"
Hepatitis is an inflammatory
condition of the liver. It hepatitis is not treated on time it can be a life-threatening
disease. In this article we explain all about Hepatitis condition, its types
and the causes.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the Hepatitis or inflammation of the liver has become one of major public health concerns in India. There are many cases of “Hepatitis A” don't require any treatment. People recover completely with no permanent liver damage. But the viral Hepatitis is caused by Hepatitis Viruses B and C results in an extensive economic and social burden on the affected person and their families. It is really a serious disease. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition sometimes can be resolved without treatment or can progress to fibrosis, cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Let’s know in brief about the
main categories of viral hepatitis:
1.
Hepatitis A
2.
Hepatitis E
3.
Hepatitis C
4.
Hepatitis B
1.
Hepatitis A:
Hepatitis A
is a viral illness which causes liver swelling or inflammation. Hepatitis A is spread
to uninfected person when they consume food or water that has been contaminated
with the feces of an infected person. Mostly the infections are passed on
through close contact with an infected person. It is usually a self-limiting
illness causing symptoms like mild fever, body ache, fatigue, yellow discoloration
of eyes and urine and sometimes itching.
The symptoms
of Hepatitis A can last after a few weeks and the jaundice gradually subsides
without any long term complications. It does not need any specific treatment. Take
care and follow good nutritious diet that’s all. In very rare cases Hepatitis A
causes a serious condition like acute liver failure. In that case patient
requires an immediate hospitalization, ICU care and may need an urgent liver
transplantation. Hence prevention is the best approach. Hepatitis A vaccine is
also available for prevention.
2.
Hepatitis E:
Hepatitis E
is similar to Hepatitis A. But Hepatitis E can be more severe. It can cause Acute
Liver Failure in pregnant women. There is no vaccine available for Hepatitis E as
of now. Hence, follow preventive measures for Hepatitis E to protect form
serious conditions.
3.
Hepatitis C:
The mode of
transmission of Hepatitis C is almost similar to Hepatitis B. Hepatitis C causes
a chronic liver illness that after some time becomes a liver cancer. For cure
of Hepatitis C there is a very effective oral medication available. Practice
them for a finite duration of 3-6 months. It is important to identify Hepatitis
C in early stage of the disease and get a proper treatment before permanent damage
has occurred in the liver.
4.
Hepatitis B:
Hepatitis B
is a type of viral illness that mainly causes effect on liver. Hepatitis B is
transmitted through the contact with infected person body fluids like semen,
vaginal fluids, and blood. Hepatitis B is more often than not remains in the
liver of the infected individuals for a long time. In most of the cases it just
stays in the liver without causing any damage called as inactive carriers. But
in some patients, the virus causes liver injury which can progress to fibrosis or
cirrhosis i.e. permanent structural liver damage and even also leads to liver
cancer. It is important to identify whether a particular patient carry inactive
carrier or suffering from active disease. This can only be identify by
diagnosis and treated by a doctor by clinically examining and reviewing certain
test reports. Consult a doctor and get yourself evaluated. If you find any
symptoms visit best pathology in Lucknow to get tested.
There are effective
treatment available for Hepatitis B and is needed usually over a long term. Hepatitis
B can be passes from a mother to a new-born during delivery, sharing needles
and having unprotected sex. An effective vaccine is available for Hepatitis B
and is now included in the universal vaccination schedule for children
That’s all! Hope you find this blog useful. If you have any suggestions or query please write in the comment section below. Thank-you. If you want to get full body check-up do visit:-
Best diagnostic centre in Lucknow
Comments
Post a Comment