How to prevent and treat hepatitis

In the prevention of hepatitis A you are recommended to wash your hands, eat only fresh cooked foods, drink only boiled water or bottled water, and do not eat vegetables or fruits that are not cleaned enough , if you travel in Mexico, eastern Europe and developing countries you may opt for a hepatitis A vaccination.

Symptoms of hepatitis vary depending on the cause of the illness and how much the liver has been damaged. Hepatitis may also result in pain or tenderness under the lower right rib edge due to the organ swelling. Symptoms of acute viral hepatitis may begin suddenly or develop gradually with flu like symptoms. Nearly all patients experience some fatigue and often have mild fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, and dehydration. Symptoms of progressive chronic viral hepatitis may be very subtle and no more than a mild persistence of acute symptoms for six or more months, fatigue is among the most common symptom affecting the quality of life of patients with chronic hepatitis C.

In the prevention of hepatitis B you should practice safe sex, inform your partner of your health state, do not share razors, brushes, needles, manicure tools that may have been contaminated. In the prevention of hepatitis C you are advised to practice safe sex, don't share razors or manicure tools or needles, limit alcohol intake, never share IV drug needles or other drug equipment. In preventing hepatitis D you should prevent the infection with hepatitis B so adopt the measures mentioned in the prevention of hepatitis B.

If you want to prevent hepatitis E you should wash your hands, when eating fruits and vegetables wash them well and eat only freshly cooked food, drink only bottled water or boiled water especially in places where the sanitation of water supply is questionable.

In the prevention of alcoholic hepatitis one should: stop or reduce the consumption of alcohol. In the prevention of toxic or drug induced hepatitis one should: wear protective equipment, watch out of the lethal contents of the chemicals, do not expose directly to chemicals. The most appropriated treatment and therapy will be suggested by your doctor regarding the type and form of hepatitis that you developed, so do not try to treat it by yourself with home care remedies, because it is not enough.

You should ask your doctor the following questions: If your hepatitis is severe? Which type of hepatitis you have? What test are performed to put the diagnosis? How affected is the liver? The damage of the liver is irreversible or reversible? What treatment is recommended in your type of hepatitis? What risks suppose the treatment? If the family should take any precautions?

By: Groshan Fabiola