Hepatitis is refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver.

2. Hepatitis means the injury and inflammation of the
liver. It is mostly caused by a virus, but there may be
other causes such as autoimmune hepatitis, or that
occur due to side effects of some medications.
 Most liver damage is caused by three types of hepatitis,
hepatitis A, B and C.
 It can heal without any long term consequence, but in
some cases it can cause scarring of the liver.

3. Certain symptoms may include:
 Fatigue
 Flu-like symptoms
 Dark urine
 Pale stool
 Abdominal pain
 Loss of appetite
 Unexplained weight loss
 Yellow skin and eyes, which may be signs of jaundice

4.  Physical test- A physical test may be done by the doctor to
see certain symptoms associated with hepatitis.
 Liver function tests- Blood tests which determine the
function of the liver must be done. As abnormal result may
indicate certain condition for hepatitis.
 Other blood tests- Certain blood test will check for the
viruses of hepatitis. Presence of suc virus will confirm the
condition of hepatitis
 Ultrasound- An abdominal ultrasound will check for
certain conditions of the liver:
 Fluid in your abdomen
 Liver damage or enlargement
 Liver tumours
 Abnormalities of the gallbladder

5.  Hepatitis A- It is caused by an infection with the hepatitis A virus
(HAV). It is transmitted by consuming food or water
contaminated by feces from a person infected with hepatitis A.
 Hepatitis B- It is not contaminated by food or water, rather it is
contaminated bu body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal
fluids etc.
 Hepatitis C- It is caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is
transmitted through direct contact with the body fluids of the
infected person.
 Hepatitis D- It is also called delta hepatitis, caused by hepatitis D
virus (HDV). It occurs in conjunction with hepatitis B virus, it will
not multiply without the presence of hepatitis B virus. It is also
transmitted by contact with infected body fluids.
 Hepatitis E- It is a waterborne disease caused by the hepatitis E
virus (HEV). It is mainly found in areas with poor sanitation and
typically results from ingesting fecal matter that contaminates
the water supply.

6.  Alcohol and other toxins-Excessive alcohol
consumption can cause liver damage and inflammation.
It directly affects the cells of the liver. Over time, it can
cause scarring and cirrhosis of the liver. It is called
alcohol hepatitis. Other toxic causes of hepatitis include
overuse or overdose of medications and exposure to
poisons.
 Autoimmune system response- In some cases, immune
system can infect the healthy cells of the liver, which
can cause inflammation in the liver in longer process. In
some cases the inflammation can be highly severe, and
it is more common in women than men.

7.  Hepatitis A- No treatment is required for hepatitis A, as it is a
short time illness. Bed rest and taking some hydration and
nutrition can help to recover. The hepatitis A vaccine is available
to prevent this infection. Most children begin vaccination
between ages 12 and 18 months. It’s a series of two vaccines.
 Hepatitis B- Acute hepatitis B doesn’t require any medications.
Chronic hepatitis B is treated with antiviral medications. Hepatitis
B can be prevented with vaccination. Hepatitis B vaccinations for
all newborns. The series of three vaccines is typically completed
over the first six months of childhood.
 Hepatitis C-Antiviral medications are used to treat both acute
and chronic forms of hepatitis C. People who develop chronic
hepatitis C are typically treated with a combination of antiviral
drug therapies.

8. People who develop cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) or liver
disease as a result of chronic hepatitis C may be ordered some
advance treatment or liver transplant. There is no vaccination for
hepatitis C.
 Hepatitis D-No antiviral medications exist for the treatment of
hepatitis D. but a drug named as alpha interferon, can be used
to treat hepatitis D, but the success rate is much low.
Vaccination for hepatitis B work for hepatitis D, as hepatitis D
need hepatitis B to develop
 Hepatitis E- There is no treatment of hepatitis E, but being a
acute infection, it resolves on its own.
 Autoimmune hepatitis- Corticosteroids, are the most early
treatment used in case of autoimmune hepatitis. Drug that
suppresses immune system can also be used to treat
autoimmune hepatitis.
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