The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Preventing Hepatitis and Liver Disease

2023-05-15 03:05:00

When the virus enters the liver cells, it causes hepatitis. resulting in malfunction of the liver There are symptoms of liver swelling, fatigue. There are many types of hepatitis viruses, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, etc., but the most common and important problem in public health in Thailand is hepatitis A. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C

How does the body get hepatitis?

  • From the carrier group, which is often possible with the hepatitis B virus. and hepatitis C virus only
  • contact with food, drinking water, contact with faeces

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  • sexually
  • through blood, sharing needles
  • Mother-to-child infection for hepatitis B very high chance But there is currently a hepatitis B vaccine. Injections to all infants after birth This makes it very good to prevent mother-to-child transmission.

Warning signs of acute hepatitis
No matter what kind of hepatitis caused by the virus. There will be similar symptoms…but less or more depends on the amount of virus that the body receives.

  • exhaustion
  • Cork tightly under the right rib cage.
  • muscle aches
  • joint pain
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • anorexia
  • diarrhea
  • dark urine
  • Yellow body, yellow eyes, about 1-4 weeks, jaundice yellow eyes will disappear

Symptoms of “chronic hepatitis”
There are two types of viruses that cause chronic hepatitis, hepatitis B and C, which usually cause no symptoms. Some people may feel exhausted. Occasional nausea and vomiting during hepatitis Viral infection causes the gradual destruction of liver cells leading to cirrhosis and increasing the likelihood of cancer. Liver inflammation can be checked through blood tests. Cirrhosis and liver cancer In the early stages there are no symptoms, but there may be some fatigue. Often come to the doctor with complications such as Swollen stomach, swollen feet, vomiting blood, yellow eyes

hepatitis Once infected…must be treated quickly

  • Acute hepatitis B virus and most e The doctor will provide palliative treatment according to the symptoms. Focus on treatment to reduce inflammation of the liver, such as eating less food. Exhaustion may be given saline.
  • getting plenty of rest during periods of exhaustion able to do activities that do not require a lot of exertion eating food with sufficiency
  • Avoid high-fat foods, abstain from alcohol, and avoid paracetamol.
  • periodic follow-up blood tests

Hepatitis C patients Most of them are chronic, if not treated, may turn into cirrhosis, liver cancer and eventually death. Treatment depends on liver pathology, if liver failure or liver cancer is present. Doctors will not treat hepatitis C with medication. because it will focus more on cancer treatment Or if there is liver failure, the treatment is high risk. Therefore, the treatment is at the doctor’s discretion.

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hepatitis Is there any chance of healing?

  • Hepatitis B when it is in the acute phase There is a chance of being cured about 90 percent of those who are infected, but 5-10 percent are chronic hepatitis.
  • Hepatitis A and E The treatment will be cured. Most heal on their own and are immune to the disease. preventing this disease from repeating and not chronic hepatitis except hepatitis E in pregnant women have a high risk of death
  • Hepatitis C About 85 percent have chronic hepatitis. Treatment outcomes depend on the type of hepatitis C virus.

Self-care for viral hepatitis

  • able to exercise normally But should not overdo it during the symptoms of acute hepatitis.
  • Should have enough rest
  • abstain from drinking alcohol because it allows the virus to reproduce more and cause the liver cells to deteriorate faster
  • Taking all kinds of drugs should consult a doctor
  • doctor’s appointment to periodically check blood for liver function
  • Sexual intercourse should wear a condom.
  • eat healthy food Avoid high fat foods.
  • when having surgery or dental work Always let your doctor know.
  • avoid stress
  • Advise close people who live in the same house to have a blood test and get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B.
  • refrain from donating blood
  • Drink clean, cooked water and wash your hands. Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly.

However, there is currently no vaccine against hepatitis E. Pregnant women must be very careful. As for hepatitis A, there is a vaccine to prevent it. efficient and safe Which, however, is definitely better than fixing the latter.

Thank you information from: Phyathai Hospital

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