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  1. Hepatitis: What It Is, Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatments

  2. Hepatitis: Causes, Types, and Prevention
    Hepatitis is a liver disease that can have different causes and outcomes, from mild to life-threatening.
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  3. Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)

  4. Hepatitis

    Inflammatory condition of the liver.

    Symptoms : Symptoms include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, dark urine, pale stool and jaundice.

    Causes : Causes include viral infection, alcohol abuse and autoimmunity.

    Treatment : Treatment depends on the type and may include self care practices such as getting adequate rest, plenty of fluids, and avoiding alcohol, antiviral medication or corticosteroids.


    Common Types

    Hepatitis B

    A serious infection of the liver caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV).

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    Hepatitis A

    A highly contagious liver infection caused by hepatitis A virus that cause inflammation and affect liver function.

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    Hepatitis C

    A viral infection that causes inflammation of liver that leads to liver inflammation.

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    Autoimmune hepatitis

    A chronic disease that causes inflammation in liver when the body’s immune system attacks liver cells. This results in scarring of the liver and finally ...

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    Alcoholic hepatitis

    Inflammation of the liver caused by heavy drinking of alcohol for a long period of time.

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    Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.
    Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections occur only in those who are infected with HBV. The dual infection of HDV and HBV can result in a more serious disease and worse outcome. Hepatitis B vaccines provide protection from HDV infection. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is mostly transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food.
    When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis. However, hepatitis is often caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
    Alcoholic hepatitis is a type of hepatitis caused by drinking excessive amounts of alcohol over many years. The condition is common in the UK and many people do not realise they have it. This is because it does not usually cause any symptoms, although it can cause sudden jaundice and liver failure in some people.