Hepatitis is called infectious inflammation of the liver caused by a specific virus. There are three main forms of this disease: hepatitis A, B and C. Each form of hepatitis has its own characteristics of infection, the course of the disease and methods of treatment.
Hepatitis A
This is perhaps the easiest form of the disease. Hepatitis A does not cause chronic liver disease, but can nevertheless be fatal. The disease is transmitted through unwashed hands, dishes, vegetables and fruits. For the prevention of the disease, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the rules of personal hygiene: wash your hands after using the toilet and before eating, as well as boil water, and douse them with boiling water before eating vegetables and fruits.
Hepatitis B
This type of disease is much more dangerous than the previous one. With this form, the likelihood of developing chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis is high , it is about ten percent. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and other body fluids. You can get this disease with unprotected sexual contact, with a blood transfusion and using one injection needle. Currently, it is almost impossible to get hepatitis C through a blood transfusion site. All donated blood passes the strictest control. In the risk zone, as a rule, are drug addicts and people who have promiscuous sex life.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is the most complex form of the disease, in which there is a very high risk of the disease becoming cirrhosis or chronic. The virus is transmitted mainly through the blood. The disease can be in a latent form for quite a while without manifesting itself. Once again, it should be noted that hepatitis C is very dangerous, the symptoms (photo presented in the article) of which will be described below. Currently, special tests have been developed that detect the disease at an early stage, even if it is asymptomatic.
Hepatitis of the liver: symptoms of the disease
Quite often, hepatitis A and B manifest themselves almost identically. At first, the disease can be confused with the flu. The first symptom of hepatitis is an increase in body temperature to 39 degrees. In this case, the temperature is very difficult to bring down. The second symptom of hepatitis is acute pain under the right rib and a significant enlargement of the liver. This symptom already more clearly indicates the possibility of the presence of a dangerous virus in the body. But very often such pain is attributed to the consequences of eating heavy and fatty foods. The third symptom of hepatitis is white feces and very dark urine. And if the first two signs are not obvious, then the presence of the third should make the person immediately consult a doctor. And finally, the fourth symptom of hepatitis: yellowing of the proteins of the eyes and skin. However, this manifestation may not be characteristic of hepatitis C.
Disease treatment and prevention
Hepatitis treatment is very long and difficult. Potential toxic drugs are prescribed to the patient, which, probably more than the virus itself, have a detrimental effect on the liver. A person recovers very long after an illness. During the disease, and after it, it is necessary to eat properly, completely eliminating heavy and fatty foods from the diet. Eat more cereals, fruits, and vegetables. You can protect yourself from hepatitis B through vaccination.