What is Acute Hepatitis.

Hepatitis is Inflammation of the Liver from Any Cause. In acute stage - it is the acute inflammatory reaction of the liver.

What Are Its Causes.

• Viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E & G)
• Non viral hepatitis
• Drug induced hepatitis (Mostly Paracetamol, Anti-tuberculous drugs)
• Alcoholic Hepatitis - excess alcohol intake.

What Are Its Common Symptoms :

• Loss of appetite nausea, vomiting.
• Fever- mild fever usually 1030-1040 F.
• General weakness.
• High coloured urine, yellow colouration of sclera & skin.

Check: Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders

Some Advice For You.

• Avoid heavy and strenuous work. No need to lie down in the bed continuously. You can walk within the house.
• Food - should take usual food.
• Drink - should drink about 3 litres of pure drinking water in 24 hrs. No need to drink excess water, it may be harmful for you.
• See more: Diet for a Healthy Liver
• Should avoid all kinds of non medical treatment like Jhar- Fuk, Tabiz, Malapara, Panipara and other medications by traditional healers.
• Consult the nearest medical personal in earliest possible time.
• Also see: 6 Tips on Hepatitis .

Remember :

• Acute hepatitis subsides spontaneously in most of the time. But in some cases may lead to acute Fulminated Hepatic failure & chronic Hepatitis.
• Take appropriate measure in due time.

For further reading visit:
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website)
http://travellersdata.com/health-risk/hepatitis-faqs.html (Hepatitis FAQs)

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