Symptoms of viral hepatitis

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on November 25, 2024
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The clinical symptoms of viral hepatitis are mainly related to liver function. Generally, there are no obvious symptoms when liver function is normal or mildly abnormal. However, when liver function becomes significantly abnormal, symptoms such as fatigue, aversion to oil, nausea, abdominal distension, and poor appetite may occur. Different types of viral hepatitis have different prognoses and severity of illness. Treatment should be tailored to the actual situation, including liver protection, enzyme reduction, and addressing the cause through comprehensive treatment.

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Symptoms of viral hepatitis

Viral hepatitis is caused by the infection of the liver by various viruses, leading to inflammatory damage to the liver. The main symptoms are manifestations of liver damage, such as fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, aversion to oily foods, abdominal distension, pain in the liver area, dark urine, jaundice, changes in liver function, elevated bilirubin, and other symptoms like abdominal bloating.

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How to test for viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis is primarily caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses. However, its diagnosis is mainly confirmed through blood tests by examining serological results. It is generally difficult to differentiate clinically because conditions like hepatitis A and E have very similar clinical manifestations. Similarly, hepatitis B and C can show similar symptoms during certain stages of the disease. Therefore, the examination of viral hepatitis primarily involves blood tests for serological studies of the hepatitis virus.

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Symptoms of viral hepatitis

The clinical symptoms of viral hepatitis are mainly related to liver function. Generally, there are no obvious symptoms when liver function is normal or mildly abnormal. However, when liver function becomes significantly abnormal, symptoms such as fatigue, aversion to oil, nausea, abdominal distension, and poor appetite may occur. Different types of viral hepatitis have different prognoses and severity of illness. Treatment should be tailored to the actual situation, including liver protection, enzyme reduction, and addressing the cause through comprehensive treatment.

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What is the prognosis of viral hepatitis?

China is a country with a high incidence of liver disease, especially hepatitis B. Viral hepatitis is categorized into five types: A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A and E are acute diseases, somewhat similar to the common cold in nature. Many patients with hepatitis A or E recover without seeking hospital treatment. However, hepatitis B and C often progress to chronic hepatitis and require timely and standardized intervention and treatment. If treated promptly and properly, patients can recover just like healthy individuals.

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What are the hazards of viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis can be categorized based on its cause into hepatitis A, B, C, E, and D. For hepatitis A and E, it is generally acute and usually has a good prognosis without severe consequences. However, hepatitis B and C often lead to chronic hepatitis, progressing into chronic viral hepatitis, then to cirrhosis and even liver cancer, which can affect quality of life and lifespan.