Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. This disease can occur in three different forms A, B, and C, and hepatitis B and C typically do not present with symptoms when infection first occurs. A virus, bacteria, or parasites cause this disease. Liver damage from excessive alcohol consumption or overdosing on certain medications can also lead to hepatitis. This disease can be acute or chronic.
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain
- Dark urine
- Fatigue
- General itching
- Jaundice
- Loss of appetite
- Low-grade fever
- Nausea and vomiting
- Weight loss
Treatment
- Management of symptoms
- High calorie diet
- Treatments targeted to the cause of the disease
