A biopsy is commonly performed by inserting a needle into the liver and drawing out a fragment of tissue, which is then sent to a laboratory to be analyzed. There are only a few specific remedies for most types of hepatitis. The conventional approach in each case is to treat the disease with rest and proper diet and to make efforts to contain its spread. Although your doctor may recommend bed rest, you may find that simply restricting physical activity is enough to make you feel better. Avoid contact with others to keep the virus from spreading.
Good nutrition is an important part of treatment for all types of hepatitis.
In most cases, eating properly means a simple regimen of nutritious, well balanced meals that supply adequate calories. Many hepatitis patients like to eat a hearty breakfast because their appetites wane and nausea intensifies as the day progresses. Patients who have trouble eating larger meals may prefer to eat smaller amounts at each sitting and snack frequently throughout the day. As is often the case, simply removing the offending drink, toxin, or drug goes a long way toward helping patients recover from non viral hepatitis. Also be aware that the sexual partner of an infected person, particularly if he or she has hepatitis B, may run the risk of contracting the disease.