How to treat viral hepatitis

Written by Ye Xi Yong

Infectious Diseases

Updated on September 22, 2024

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Viral hepatitis is caused by various viruses, primarily affecting the liver and characterized as an infectious disease. Clinically, the main symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort, pain in the liver area, and fatigue. Some patients may also experience jaundice and fever. Common causes include five types of hepatitis viruses: Type A, B, C, D, and E. Generally, hepatitis B and C can lead to chronic hepatitis. Acute hepatitis is primarily treated symptomatically, while chronic conditions like hepatitis B and C usually require antiviral treatment.

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Can people with viral hepatitis eat glutinous rice?

Patients with viral hepatitis should eat foods that are light, easy to digest and absorb, and rich in nutrients. It is not advisable to eat too much glutinous rice during the illness, although eating a small amount is acceptable. Glutinous rice is relatively more difficult to digest and absorb. Treatment for viral hepatitis should be specific and address the cause, including liver protection and enzyme reduction measures. Initiating treatment early in the illness, along with dietary adjustments and ensuring ample sleep, can lead to recovery for the vast majority of patients.

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How to recover from liver damage caused by viral hepatitis?

Most liver damage caused by viral hepatitis is recoverable. Viral hepatitis is mainly categorized into acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver failure, cholestatic hepatitis, and cirrhosis due to hepatitis. Among these, acute hepatitis generally only requires symptomatic treatment. If patients rest adequately and maintain a light diet, they can fully recover back to normal after timely treatment; for chronic hepatitis, in addition to the symptomatic treatments mentioned, antiviral treatment should also be considered. If chronic hepatitis is not well managed, cirrhosis may develop. Patients with cirrhosis tend to have relatively severe liver damage and are prone to recurrence, making the treatment less effective. In critical cases, such as patients with liver failure, the liver damage is very severe, and the treatment and prognosis are generally poorer.

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Is viral hepatitis serious?

The onset of viral hepatitis is fast or sudden, and it depends on the type of hepatitis. Viral hepatitis can be categorized into acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver failure, cholestatic hepatitis, and cirrhotic hepatitis. Acute hepatitis and liver failure typically have a rapid onset, with common pathogens like Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E, which can cause acute hepatitis and may lead to symptoms such as significant fatigue, poor appetite, and dark urine in a short period. However, chronic hepatitis caused by Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, which can even lead to cirrhosis, tends to progress slowly. After infection with the virus, the body may carry the virus for a long time without any symptoms. It may take 10-20 years or even longer for symptoms like fatigue and poor appetite to appear.

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Can you smoke with viral hepatitis?

Patients with viral hepatitis should not smoke or drink alcohol. They need to rest well, ensure sufficient sleep, eat light and easily digestible foods, and avoid overly greasy, irritating, or moldy foods. The variety of food should be abundant and nutritionally balanced, with meals distributed reasonably. Moreover, treatment should be tailored according to the type of viral hepatitis, aiming to eliminate the cause of the disease and strengthen liver protection and enzyme reduction. Different types of viral hepatitis require different treatment approaches; for example, hepatitis B and C may need antiviral treatment, whereas hepatitis A and E mainly require enhanced liver protection and enzyme reduction treatments.

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What are the types of viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis, in terms of etiology, mainly includes hepatitis caused by several viruses such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis E, non-A, and non-E. In terms of clinical classification, it mainly includes five types: acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver failure, cholestatic hepatitis, and hepatitis cirrhosis. Among them, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E can easily cause acute hepatitis, and Hepatitis B can also lead to the occurrence of acute hepatitis. The most common types of chronic hepatitis are Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, which can progress to cirrhosis if not promptly controlled. Liver failure can be caused by these viruses as well, with liver failure caused by Hepatitis B being the most common.