Hepatitis: the earliest symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Viral hepatitis is very dangerous, which can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer

1. Causes of hepatitis

There are 3 main groups of causes that cause hepatitis such as:

2. Symptoms of hepatitis in the early stage

Hepatitis has 2 forms, acute hepatitis and chronic hepatitis, usually onset with silent symptoms, easily confused with many other common diseases. However, if the following symptoms appear, you should be examined as soon as possible to be diagnosed and treated effectively.

• Fever.

• Tired.

• Poor appetite, loss of appetite.

• Nausea.

• Stomachache.

• The muscles and joints hurt.

• The urine is dark yellow.

• Jaundice, yellow eyes.

• The appearance of blood bruises.

• Itchy sensation.

• Lack of concentration, dull person.

3. Is hepatitis dangerous?

Hepatitis can be cured or well-controlled if detected in an early stage. In case, hepatitis is not screened and treated early, the disease will progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer. At this time, not only the health of the patient is reduced, it costs a lot and time for treatment but also affects their lives.

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2 dangerous complications caused by hepatitis:

- Cirrhosis

As a chronic liver disease, liver cells have been necrotic, replaced by neoplastic liver cells and fibrous strips. From there, the structure of the liver lobe is changed into neoplastic nodules with no function.

- Liver Cancer

Liver cancer starts in liver cells, divided into four categories:

• Hepatocellular liver cancer (HCC).

• Hepatoblastoma.

• Cancer of the blood vessels or in the blood vessels in the liver.

• Bile duct cancer in the liver.

Symptoms of liver cancer are not specific, patients can easily ignore them. Therefore, the disease has a very high mortality rate.

4. Is hepatitis contagious?

Autoimmune hepatitis, toxic hepatitis, alcohol use, and tobacco use cannot be transmitted. However, if you have viral hepatitis, there is a very high chance of spreading the disease. Specifically, subjects at risk for viral hepatitis include:

• People who eat or drink food on the roadside, restaurants do not ensure food hygiene and safety.

• Sharing needles, tattoos, and ear piercing at non-reputable sites.

• HIV infection.

• Unsafe sex.

• Use drugs that are harmful to the liver.

• Sharing personal belongings with sick people.

• Unhygienic eating and drinking, using food that is contaminated drinking water.

• Blood transfusion.

• Passed from mother to child.

• Chemotherapy or therapy that suppresses the immune system.

5. How is hepatitis diagnosed and treated?

5.1. Diagnose

• Clinical examination.

• Liver biopsy.

• Liver function.

• Supersonic.

• Blood test (ALT, AST), (GGT, ALP), immunoassay, molecular biology test.

Routine liver screening is the most effective way to prevent hepatitis

5.2. Treatment

The majority of patients with acute viral hepatitis will resolve on their own if they follow the instructions and treatment regimen of the doctor. In the case of asymptomatic chronic hepatitis with low viral concentrations, specific treatment drugs such as interferon, protease inhibitors, antiviral analog Nucleoside, polymerase inhibitors should not be used.

There is no cure for alcoholic liver disease, treatment is mainly to overcome symptoms, stop drinking alcohol, and building a diet rich in vitamins and nutrients. Drug-induced hepatitis should consult a doctor and immediately stop harmful drugs combined with scientific eating to restore the liver. Severe liver damage, acute liver failure, life-threatening need complicated treatment, even liver transplantation.

6. How can hepatitis be prevented?

• Made to eat boiled drink.

• Identify clear blood origin before transfusion.

• Do not share needles, surgical tools.

• Limiting alcohol use is an effective way to prevent fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer.

• Use safety measures when having sex.

• Weight control.

• Vaccination (hepatitis A and hepatitis B).

• Use any medicine as prescribed by your doctor or consult with your doctor before using any medicine.

Hepatitis causes many dangerous complications if not treated early. Therefore, screening as directed by your doctor, getting vaccinated for hepatitis B, and following a healthy lifestyle is recommended. In particular, you should have a health check if you develop symptoms of hepatitis or you suspect you have the disease.

CarePlus International Clinic System is one of the many liver disease screening sites selected today. Visiting at CarePlus, you will be consulted by a dedicated team of doctors, clearly explaining the screening results, treatment regimen as well as giving advice on nutrition and activities suitable to your health condition. of each person. This is one of the distinct advantages that you can only find in high-quality, reputable clinics.

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