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by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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What are the treatments for hepatitis d?

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  • by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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    As in any form of hepatitis, patients in the acute stage should rest in bed as needed, eat a balanced diet, and avoid alcohol. Alpha-interferon, the natural body substance which helps control hepatitis C, has generally not been found helpful in treating hepatitis D. If the liver is largely destroyed and has stopped functioning, liver transplantation is an option. Even when the procedure is successful, disease often recurs and cirrhosis may actually develop more rapidly than before.

    Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";

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