Hepatitis Overview

Hepatitis Guide

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Treatment
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Possible Complications
  • Outlook (Prognosis)
  • Prevention
  • Exams and Tests
  • Support Groups
  • References

Definition

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver.


Symptoms

The symptoms of hepatitis include:

Many people with hepatitis B or C do ...


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Hepatitis implies injury to liver characterized by presence of inflammatory cells in the liver tissue. Etymologically from ancient Greek hepar or hepato- , meaning 'liver,' and suffix -itis, denoting 'inflammation' . The condition can be self limiting, healing on its own, or can progress to scarring of the liver. Hepatitis is acute when it lasts less than 6 months and chronic when it persists longer. A group of viruses known...


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Hepatitis?
what is hepatitis and how does it spread? What forms of hepatitis exist and what...

Hepatitis simply refers to inflammation and/or injury of the liver. There are many causes of hepatitis -- too many to list here. The most common causes of hepatitis include infections...

Asked by bml14 - 9 months ago

What is the difference between hepatitis c and hepatitis b?
What is the difference between hepatitis c and hepatitis b? And also can it be...

The main difference is that they are caused by different viruses.

Asked by "Mia" - 14 months ago

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  • What is the difference between hepatitis c and hepatitis b?... - 2 replies

    and also can it be possible to have a false positive on a Hepatitis B test? ; the rest go on to have chronic, active hepatitis c. he other major difference is that...

    Oct 08, 2008

  • Liver Disorders, Hepatitis A,B,C Autoimmune Hepatitis - 4 replies

    I have autoimmune hepatitis and is under control as far as my enzyme count and bloodwork Fatigue is a consequence of hepatitis, but, if you think that you feel more tired than...

    Jan 31, 2008

  • hepatitis B - Hepatitis - 7 replies

    week i was expose to a patient blood ,.. after a week i ask her if she has a hepatitis b.. and she answered yes she has hepatitis b.. i am afraid that i can be infected. what should i do?

    Sep 09, 2008

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