Hepatitis
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Your liver helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Hepatitis is a swelling of the liver that makes it stop working well. It can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis, or to cancer.
Viruses cause most cases of hepatitis. The type of hepatitis is named for the virus that causes it; for example, hepatitis A, hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Drug or alcohol use can also lead to hepatitis. In other cases, your body mistakenly attacks its own tissues. You can help prevent some viral forms by getting a vaccine. Sometimes hepatitis goes away by itself. If it does not, it can be treated with drugs. Sometimes hepatitis lasts a lifetime.
Some people who have hepatitis have no symptoms. Others may have
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dark-colored urine and pale bowel movements
- Stomach pain
- Jaundice, yellowing of skin and eyes
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Hepatitis
kidshealth.org — “La hepatitis es un proceso inflamatorio que afecta al hígado. La hepatitis, en sus primeras etapas, puede causar síntomas parecidos a los de la gripe, que incluyen malestar general, fiebre, dolor muscular, pérdida del apetito, náuseas, vómitos, diarrea e ictericia.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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labtestsonline.org — “Overview of hepatitis, the various types and causes, and tests to detect it” View full resource at labtestsonline.org
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Hepatitis C
medicinenet.com — “Read about hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. Symptoms include fatigue, muscle aches, poor appetite, fever, jaundice, and easy bruising. Causes, diagnosis, and treatment information is provided in the information.” View full resource at medicinenet.com
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Hepatitis B
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jblearning.com — “Hepatitis Essentials provides a concise overview of viral hepatitis, the most common cause of liver disease in the world, and serves as a guide to understanding hepatitis virology, epidemiology and prevention.” View full resource at jblearning.com
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everydayhealth.com — “Hepatitis is a type of liver inflammation that's usually caused by a virus. Learn more about the different types of hepatitis and their symptoms.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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everydayhealth.com — “You don't have to share needles or be an alcoholic to get hepatitis; childcare workers and hospital staff are also at risk. Learn how to assess your risk level.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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hepatitis.net16.net — “Since more than five million Americans with hepatitis B or C, two conditions that destroy the liver and kill thousands of people each year, can understand that.” View full resource at hepatitis.net16.net
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hepmag.com — “Smart and Strong Liver is the go-to online source for educational and social support for people living with Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The website offers news, in-depth reporting, educational tools, care resources, and peer-to-peer networking.” View full resource at hepmag.com
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