Some infected individuals are asymptomatic, meaning they do not display any symptoms. For others, the general symptoms of hepatitis may include any of the following: Abdominal pain or discomfort Dark urine Decreased appetite Fever Jaundice (yellow discolouration of the skin and eyes) Fatigue Nausea and dizziness Oedema (swelling due to fluid retention) Pale stools Depending on the type of viral infection and the individual's health condition, symptoms of hepatitis can be acute (flares up suddenly and resolves within weeks to months), or chronic (with more subtle symptoms that linger over a long term and cause progressive liver damage).