Abdominal Symptoms of Hepatitis
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Instructions
Significance
Step 1:
It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of a flareup associated with hepatitis or chronic liver disease to rule out other causes of abdominal pain.
Effects
Step 1:
A hepatitis flareup and inflammation usually subsides in 6 months or less, although people suffering from hepatitis rarely experience pain from the liver. In many cases, abdominal pain can indicate other complications or conditions.
Types
Step 1:
There are different types of hepatitis: hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. Knowing which form of hepatitis you have been exposed to or have contracted will make a difference in determining the causes of abdominal symptoms, if any are associated with hepatitis.
Considerations
Step 1:
Unlike hepatitis B, C and D, where abdominal pain or symptoms generally are not present, hepatitis A and E are acute forms of the virus and can be fatal. Abdominal pain is a symptom associated with these types. It is important to follow up with your health-care provider if you are experiencing fever, nausea and vomiting.
Prevention/Solution
Step 1:
People infected with hepatitis A or E should refrain from cooking or sharing food with others. Eating utensils should be kept separate. Of the viral types, hepatitis B (which can lead to type D) and C, abstinence from sexual relations and alcohol consumption is recommended.
Related Content
No results symptoms were found.
- Relationship advice
- Brain teasers, trivia & jokes
- Random questions
- And much more!
go