Weather it is a or b hepatitis it is a severe infection of the liver and needs prompt medical attention. A change in the lifestyle with adequate rest and nutritious diet can also help significantly along with early diagnosis and medication.

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2. Meaning of Hepatitis B :
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• Hepatitis B is a fatal and life threatening liver
infection caused by the hepatitis virus(HBV),which
infects 300 million people worldwide.
• It is a contagious disease,whose severity ranges
from mild illness to severe illness.
• Based on the severity of the illness, Hepatitis b
,can be classified into 'Acute Hepatitis b' virus
infection,that occurs within first 6 months of the
exposure to the virus and 'Chronic hepatitis b'
virus infection,which occurs,when the virus
remains for long time inside the body.
• Other than Hepatitis B, there are various viral
hepatitis such as hepatitis A, hepatitis C, Hepatitis
D (delta), and Hepatitis E which also affect the
liver, but caused by different viruses and the mode
transmission also varies.

3. Mode of transmission and symptoms of Hepititis B :
• BIRTH-from a chronically infected mother during the
delivery of her child.
• BLOOD-from infected blood through sharing of
needle,syringes,razors,to other brushes contaminated by
blood,piercings etc
• BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS -SEX-unprotected sex with the
infected person.
• HBV is not transmitted through food or water and
also,do not spread through
hugging,breastfeeding,sweat,sharing food,mosquitoes
etc
• SYMPTOMS:It varies for Acute hepatitis patients and
Chronic Hepatitis patients
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ACUTE HEPATITIS B:symptoms usually occurs within 3
months of the exposure,but they can appear anytime
between 6 weeks to 6 months.
1. Low grade fever
2. Malaise and fatigue
3. Loss of appetite,
4. Joint and muscle pain
5. nausea and vomiting
6. Abdominal discomfort
7. Yellow discolouration of the skin and the sclera
Clay coloured faeces
8. Dark coloured urine
CHRONIC HEPATITIS B:People who are tested as
positive,for the hepatitis B virus for more than six
months,are said to have a Chronic Hepatitis B
infection. The symptoms tend to be mild than that of
acute hepatitis and can vary from person to person.

4. Diagnoisis and treatment of Hepatitis B :
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Diagnosis :
 The tests include HBsAg,HBeAg,anti-HBs,anti-HB
core,Quantitative hepatitis B virus DNA,HBV
genotype,Hepatitis delta virus(HDV) serology etc.
 The general liver investigations include
FBC,Bilirubin,Liver enzymes,Clotting,Ferritin,Lipid
profile,Autoantibody screen,Ceruloplasmin etc are
also conducted.
 Liver Biopsy is suggested for patients with chronic
hepatitis b.
Treatments :
Acute Hepatitis B: These patients do not require any
treatment, but to follow the healthy lifestyle
by -Resting -Drinking plenty of water -Maintain
adequate nutrition.
 Chronic Hepatitis B: Antiviral medications are
used to treat chronic hepatitis B. Drugs like
Roferon-A (interferon alfa-2a) or Intron A
(interferon alfa-2b).Nucleoside analogues like
Hepsera (adefovir) Baraclude (entecavir),Epivir
(lamivudine),Tyzeka (telbivudine),Viread
(tenofovir).
 Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) or PegIntron
(peginterferon alfa-2b) are also used.
 Liver transplant for the patients whose liver has
been severely damaged is the final option for
treating the chronic hepatitis B.
You can consult some of the best Hepatologist and
Gastroentrologist at Jaslok Hospital and Research
Centre, Mumbai for the treatment related to liver
disease.

5. Complication and post procedure care :
There is a non-surgical alternativeas well which has been found to bequiteeffectivein therecent years which is known as Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS). This is a non-invasivetechniqueand requires no cuts or incisions. Heat generated through ultra soundwaves areused to destroy or shrinkthefibroids.
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There is a non-surgical alternativeas well which has been found to bequiteeffectivein therecent years which is known as Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS). This is a non-invasivetechniqueand requires no cuts or incisions. Heat generated through ultra soundwaves areused to destroy or shrinkthefibroids.
COMPLICATIONS:
1. Liver Cirrhosis-The inflammation associated with
extensive liver scarring.
2. Fibrosis-The liver is damaged by constant
inflammation, creating scar tissue to repair itself.
3. Cancer of the Liver
4. Liver Failure
5. Glomerulonephritis-kidney disorder caused by
inflammation .
6. Cryoglobulinemia-abnormal cluster of a kind of
protein that blocks small blood vessels.
7. Hepatic Encephalopathy-Liver failure can cause
your brain to become inflamed.
8. Portal Hypertension-blood cannot return to the
liver from the digestive system.
9. Porphyria-As seen by blistering on sun-exposed
areas of the hand.
10. Viral Co-Infection.
POST PROCEDURE CARE:​
For patients who have undergone liver transplant
operation.
1. Infections prevention-By Personal hygiene and
wound care
2. Check temperature and blood pressure,twice
each day and also check weight every morning.
3. Avoid Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
such as ibuprofen,Advil etc
4. Physical Activity is encouraged as a lifelong habit,
but should be resumed gradually.
5. Do not lift, push or pull weights.
6. Driving/Travel should be avoided.

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