The diagnosis of Hepatitis A involves detection of HAV specific IgM antibodies in the blood. It is detectable after 1-2 weeks of exposure (getting infected) by HAV and is present for up to 14 weeks. The presence of these antibodies indicates that the acute stage of illness is now over, and the person has become immune to other infection. The medical and general treatment for Hepatitis A involves: rest, eating small meals, avoiding alcohol to reduce strain on liver, and practicing good hygiene.