हेपेटाइटिस Kya Hota Hai? | Hepatitis B | Symptoms, Tests, Treatment | Liver Disease | Cirrhosis
Channel: Healthians
Date: 2022-07-28

Contents of this Video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - What is Hepatitis?
0:49 - Types of Hepatitis
1:29 - Causes & Transmission of Hepatitis
2:31- Symptoms of Hepatitis
2:59 - Diagnosis of Hepatitis
4:31 - Treatment for Hepatitis
5:40 - Long Term Problems Due to Hepatitis
7:02 - Prevention of Hepatitis

Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver, in which there is swelling of liver cells. This leads to release of toxins in the body. It can occur due to various causes, such as alcohol, viral infections and other causes. It leads to various kinds of problems, & the cluster of all these problems together is known as hepatitis.

There are various types of hepatitis; it can happen due to alcohol, toxins & it can also be due to viral infections. A fatty liver can also lead to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. The symptoms, durations, & treatment of hepatitis- everything differs for different types and is based on the cause of hepatitis.

Alcoholic hepatitis occurs due to alcohol intake or regular alcohol intake. Hepatitis A, B,C,D, & E may also occur as a result of a viral infection. Hepatitis A, D, and E are generally transmitted due to fecal oral route and it is generally due to contamination or some food which is contaminated. Therefore, we should properly wash all the fruits and vegetables, and then consume them. Hepatitis B and C may occur due to some blood transmission, sexual route, needle break or sharp injury.

Most common symptoms of hepatitis include jaundice, generalized weakness, fever, pain in abdomen, swelling in abdomen leading to fluid accumulation inside the abdomen and decrease in appetite, weight loss and decrease in urine output.

If a patient has fever and weight loss, then they should consult a doctor as they might have Hepatitis. First thing after consulting a doctor, a liver function test should be done which will show the liver enzymes and give a basic idea regarding whether the patient has hepatitis or not. After that, to confirm what kind of hepatitis the patient has, such as hepatitis A, B, C, D or E, we can get a viral test done. In case of alcoholic hepatitis, a liver biopsy may be required to confirm the level of inflammation the patient is having in his/her liver cells. In cases of jaundice or abdominal distention, an ultrasound or CT scan should be done. A few patients also develop blood in their vomit, and in those cases endoscopy tests may be required. 

The treatment process also differs according to the cause of Hepatitis. If a patient has hepatitis A, D, E, or acute hepatitis B or C, then in those cases they may experience acute pain, fever and/or decrease in appetite. In such cases they’ll require rest, prevention of dehydration and some medicines to decrease the fever and pain. Generally these patients do not require any prolonged treatment. Whereas, patients with chronic hepatitis B and C need antiviral medication after confirming the levels. The treatment generally lasts for 3-6 months for hepatitis C and may last many years for chronic hepatitis B.

If a patient has chronic hepatitis B, C or alcoholic hepatitis, these patients may develop chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer as well as liver failure in the long run. So, one should seek treatment for hepatitis if so required, should regularly get checkups every 3 months for ultrasound as well as other blood tests, and in case of  any doubtful lesion in the ultrasound or blood test, then a CT scan evaluation should be done and the treatment of these lesions can be done at an early stage. It is imperative to go for regular checkups to rule out these severe problems. In case there is any end stage liver disease or the patient has abdominal distention and accumulation of water in the abdomen, then a liver transplant may be required. In such cases, regular follow-up consultations are extremely important.

In case a relative of a patient has hepatitis, it is important to note that hepatitis A, E & D do not transmit from person to person. However, in cases of chronic hepatitis B or C, it is imperative to avoid using the same razor, same toothbrush, or touching the other’s blood in case of any blood spill. This is because hepatitis can be transmitted through the bloodstream. Additionally, one should be careful and only do protective sexual intercourse.

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