Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is inflammation of the liver that is caused by the hepatitis A virus. There is a lot of irritability in the patient. It is also called viral hepatitis. This disease is contaminated food, contaminated water and Expands from exposure to the person suffering from this disease. Blood and other substances in the body can also be contagious. There is no virus left in the body after the transition is over And the carrier also does not stay. Symptoms of hepatitis A are similar to flu, But the skin and eyes become yellow, as in jaundice. The reason for this is that the liver does not filter bilirubin with blood. Other common hepatitis virus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, But hepatitis A is the least severe. The other two diseases can be converted into long illnesses. But not hepatitis A.

Symptoms Of Hepatitis A

Symptoms of hepatitis A usually do not show up until its virus remains in your body for a few weeks.

• Its special features are similar to jaundice.
• Flu-like symptoms (fever, fatigue, body aches).
• Abdominal pain (especially in the right upper quadrant).
• Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes).
• Light-colored stool.
• Dark urine.
• Loss of appetite.
• Unexplained weight loss.

Risk Of Getting Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is usually spread from person to person, making it highly contagious. However, certain factors can increase your risk of contracting it, including:

• Living in an area where hepatitis A is common, including most countries with low sanitation standards or a lack of safe water.
• Injecting or using illegal drugs.
• Living in the same household as someone who is hepatitis A-positive.
• Having sexual activity with someone who is hepatitis A-positive.
• Being HIV-positive.

Prevention

Stay away from unclean food and water, After Defecation Wash hands thoroughly, And the blood of the affected person, Or when exposed to body fluids By properly cleaning yourself, the virus can be prevented from spreading. People living in contact with people with hepatitis A should be given immune globulin. Vaccines are available to prevent hepatitis A infection. The vaccine starts affecting four weeks after taking the first dose of vaccine. A 6 to 12-month booster is necessary for long-term security.

Treatment Of Hepatitis A

There is no special treatment for hepatitis A. Your body cures hepatitis A by itself. In most cases of hepatitis A, the liver gets cured automatically within six months.

Treatment of hepatitis A is usually based on rest and control of its symptoms. You may also need the following:

• People infected with hepatitis A often feel tired and sick, And they lack energy. Take enough rest to keep these symptoms under control.
• By nausea, It can be difficult to eat. Instead of eating the whole meal at one time, try eating snacks in small quantities throughout the day. To get calories, eat high-calorie foods. For example, drink fruit juice or milk instead of water. To prevent dehydration, it is important to consume more fluids when in vomiting.
• Avoid alcohol and use medicines carefully.
• Your liver may have difficulty digesting medicines and alcohol. If you are suffering from hepatitis, do not drink alcohol. This can cause more damage to the liver. Talk to your doctor about all medicines (even common medicines) that you are taking.