Hepatitis is an 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, course of the disease and methods of treatment.
Hepatitis A
This is perhaps the mildest form of the disease. Hepatitis A does not cause chronic liver disease, but it can still be fatal. The disease is transmitted through unwashed hands, dishes, vegetables and fruits. To prevent the disease, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the rules of personal hygiene: wash hands after using the toilet and before eating, as well as boil water, and pour boiling water over vegetables and fruits before eating.
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.liver, it is about ten percent. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and other body fluids. You can get this disease through unprotected sexual contact, through blood transfusion and using one injection needle. At present, it is almost impossible to get hepatitis through a blood transfusion point. All donated blood is subject to strict controls. At risk, as a rule, are drug addicts and people who are promiscuous.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is the most complex form of the disease, with a very high risk of the disease becoming cirrhotic or chronic. The virus is transmitted mainly through the blood. The disease can be in a latent form for quite a long time, without showing itself in any way. Once again, it should be noted that hepatitis C is very dangerous, the symptoms (the photo is 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 in almost the same way. At first, the disease can be confused with the flu. The first symptom of hepatitis is an increase in body temperature up to 39 degrees. At the same time, the temperature is very difficult to bring down. The second symptom of hepatitis is a sharp pain under the right rib and a significant enlargement of the liver. This sign 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 heavy andfatty food. The third symptom of hepatitis is white stool and very dark urine. And if the first two signs are not obvious, then the presence of the third should make a person immediately consult a doctor. And finally, the fourth symptom of hepatitis: yellowing of the whites 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. The patient is prescribed strong toxic drugs, which, perhaps more than the virus itself, have a detrimental effect on the liver. A person recovers for a very long time after an illness. During the illness, and even after it, it is necessary to eat right, completely eliminating heavy and fatty foods from the diet. Eat more cereals, fruits and vegetables. You can protect yourself against hepatitis B by getting vaccinated.
