Hepatitis B does not always have a cure, but around 95% of cases of acute hepatitis B in adults are spontaneously cured and, in most cases, there is no need to carry out specific treatment and it is only necessary to be careful with your diet, not drinking. alcoholic drinks, avoid exertion and hydrate correctly, […]
Continue Reading
The hepatitis A vaccine is produced with the inactivated virus and stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the hepatitis A virus, fighting future infections. As it contains an inactivated virus, this vaccine has no contraindications and can be administered to children, adults, the elderly and pregnant women. Hepatitis A is a contagious disease […]
Continue Reading
Autoimmune hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that occurs due to changes in the immune system. In these cases, the immune system starts to recognize its own liver cells as foreign and attacks them, causing a decrease in the functioning of the organ and leading to the appearance of symptoms such as abdominal pain, […]
Continue Reading
The main symptoms of hepatitis A are headache, feeling of general malaise, yellowish skin and eyes, dark urine, swollen belly, nausea, pain in the upper right part of the abdomen and constant low fever, for example, which can last up to 40 days to appear. However, in most cases, infection with the hepatitis A virus […]
Continue Reading
Acute hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that lasts less than 6 months and can be identified through symptoms such as malaise, headache, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin and eyes. Acute hepatitis can be caused by viruses, prolonged use of medications, excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages and changes in immunity, […]
Continue Reading
Drug-induced hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by medications, especially when used in excess or without medical advice, especially those that have the capacity to cause liver irritation, such as Paracetamol or Nimesulide, increasing the risk of acute hepatitis or fulminant hepatitis, for example. The development of medicinal hepatitis may be related, in some […]
Continue Reading
Alcoholic hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by prolonged and excessive use of alcoholic beverages, which leads to the appearance of symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite, for example. The diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis is made by a hepatologist or general practitioner taking into account the symptoms presented by […]
Continue Reading
Hepatitis A can be cured because the virus that causes this disease can be eliminated by the body by its own immune system without the need for medication. However, some measures, such as rest, increased water consumption and good nutrition, can accelerate healing. The hepatitis A virus is transmitted by water and/or food contaminated with […]
Continue Reading
In the hepatitis diet, it is important to eat 5 to 6 divided meals throughout the day, prioritizing the intake of healthy foods, such as lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and legumes, which are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients. essential to promote liver recovery. Furthermore, during the hepatitis diet it is […]
Continue Reading
Hepatitis D is an infection caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), causing inflammation of the liver and symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or yellowing of the skin and eyes. This type of hepatitis usually affects people who have hepatitis B, because the hepatitis D virus uses the hepatitis B surface antigen […]
Continue Reading