Symptoms of hepatitis usually appear between 15 to 45 days after contact with the hepatitis virus, in the case of viral hepatitis, which can happen due to unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing syringes and needles or consuming water or food contaminated with the virus....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In the case of hepatitis caused by drugs, alcohol or autoimmune diseases, symptoms appear as the liver becomes inflamed. According to Healthline experts – The main symptoms of hepatitis are:
Yellowish skin and eyes;
Yellowish, greyish and whitish stools;
Dark urine;
Pain in the upper belly region;
Constant low fever;
Loss of appetite;
Frequent nausea or dizziness;
frequent tiredness;
swollen belly;
Joint pain.
In the presence of signs and symptoms possibly indicative of hepatitis, it is important that a general practitioner, hepatologist or infectious disease specialist be consulted, so that it is possible to make a diagnosis and start the most adequate treatment, which normally involves rest, light diet and the use of antiviral drugs, in some cases.
It is important to see a doctor when more than one of these symptoms appear, especially if you have yellowish skin and eyes, dark urine and light-coloured stools, swelling in the belly and right upper abdominal pain.
In these cases, the doctor may order blood tests, ultrasound or CT scan in order to evaluate the functioning of the liver and check for signs of change.
How hepatitis is transmitted
Hepatitis can be transmitted in a number of ways and the main ways of contagion include:
Contact with contaminated blood;
Contact with faeces containing the virus;
Unprotected sexual intercourse;
Consumption of contaminated water and food;
Use of non-sterile materials to make tattoos, piercings or to make the nail for example.
Besides, hepatitis can also be a consequence of alcohol, illicit drugs and medication abuse or be a consequence of auto-immune diseases.
Thus, the treatment may vary according to the cause of hepatitis, severity of the symptoms and the form of infection, and the doctor may recommend the person to rest, drink plenty of water and have a balanced low-fat diet.
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