Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused, most of the time, by viruses, but it can also be the result of the use of medications or the body’s response, being called autoimmune hepatitis. The different types of hepatitis are: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, autoimmune hepatitis, drug hepatitis and chronic hepatitis. Regardless […]
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Treatment for hepatitis B is not always necessary because most of the time the disease is self-limiting, that is, it heals on its own, however in some cases it may be necessary to use medication. The best way to prevent hepatitis B is through vaccination, the first dose of which should be taken shortly after […]
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Hepatitis B during pregnancy can be dangerous, especially for the baby, as there is a high risk of the pregnant woman infecting the baby during birth. However, contamination can be avoided if the woman takes the hepatitis B vaccine before becoming pregnant, or from the second trimester of pregnancy. Furthermore, in the first 12 hours […]
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Hepatitis A treatment is designed to alleviate symptoms and help the body recover more quickly, and the doctor may recommend the use of medication to relieve pain, fever and nausea, as well as rest and constant hydration. Hepatitis A is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis A virus, HAV, whose main route of infection […]
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The ways in which hepatitis is transmitted vary according to the related virus, and can occur through sexual intercourse without a condom, contact with blood, some secretions or contaminated sharp objects, and even through the consumption of contaminated water or food, which This is what happens in hepatitis A. To avoid all types of hepatitis, […]
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Chronic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that lasts for more than six months and, in most cases, is caused by the hepatitis B virus. However, chronic hepatitis can also be caused by the hepatitis C and D viruses, consumption excessive alcohol consumption or being a consequence of autoimmune diseases, for example. Although in […]
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Teas with detoxifying properties are great for contributing to the treatment of hepatitis because they help the liver recover. Good examples are celery, artichokes and dandelion which can be used, with medical knowledge, to help the liver function properly. Teas and juice should be ingested immediately after preparation to maintain all their properties, thus increasing […]
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The hepatitis B vaccine is indicated to protect against infection by all known subtypes of the hepatitis B virus, in adults and children. This vaccine induces the formation of antibodies against the hepatitis B virus and is part of the child’s basic vaccination schedule. Unvaccinated adults can also get the vaccine, which is recommended especially […]
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Treatment for hepatitis varies according to its cause, that is, whether it is caused by a virus, an autoimmune disease or frequent use of medications. However, rest, hydration, good nutrition and suspension of alcohol consumption for at least 6 months are normally recommended to prevent further damage to the liver and speed up the recovery […]
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Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the Hepatitis C virus, HCV, which is transmitted mainly through sharing syringes and needles for injecting drug use, personal care, tattooing or piercing. HCV infection can lead to both acute and chronic clinical manifestations. Therefore, people infected with this virus may not show symptoms for […]
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