What medicine to take for viral hepatitis?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on March 04, 2025
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In the treatment and management of viral hepatitis, it is necessary to handle it based on the actual situation, as different types of viral hepatitis have different treatment methods and strategies. For Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E, there are no specific antiviral drugs targeting the virus; the main approach is symptomatic treatment. If liver function is abnormal, it is advisable to choose some liver-protecting and enzyme-lowering drugs. For significantly high levels of bilirubin, one can opt for drugs that reduce jaundice and ensure adequate rest. In the treatment of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, if there are candidates suitable for antiviral treatment, active antiviral therapy should be undertaken. The treatment strategy should be based on the actual situation.

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What are the indicators for viral hepatitis testing?

Viral hepatitis can be confirmed for infection through tests such as hepatitis B "two and a half pairs," hepatitis A antibodies, hepatitis C antibodies, and hepatitis E antibodies. By using the hepatitis B "two and a half pairs" test to look for the hepatitis B surface antigen, if the surface antigen is positive, it indicates infection with the hepatitis B virus. The hepatitis A antibody test primarily assesses for hepatitis A antibody IGM; if this is positive, it suggests an active infection. Through the hepatitis C antibody test, if positive, further testing for hepatitis C virus RNA can be conducted. The hepatitis E antibody test mainly looks at hepatitis E antibody IGM, and the interpretation should be based on the specific circumstances.

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What are the manifestations of viral hepatitis?

Firstly, viral hepatitis is a category of diseases, mainly consisting of five types: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E. Hepatitis A and E are primarily acute hepatitis, while Hepatitis B, C, and D, especially Hepatitis B and C, are mainly chronic processes. If there is an acute outbreak, viral hepatitis generally shares some common characteristics such as jaundice, nausea, aversion to oil, fatigue, and some even exhibit fever. To confirm which type of viral hepatitis it is, one can undergo a blood test to screen for a comprehensive hepatitis virus panel.

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What are the symptoms of viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis often presents symptoms such as fatigue, aversion to oil, nausea, abdominal distension, and poor appetite. Patients with mild viral hepatitis typically show no significant symptoms, while those with severe conditions might exhibit relevant clinical symptoms. Particularly severe cases can also present signs of jaundice, such as deep yellow color of the skin and mucous membranes, deep yellow sclera, itchy skin, and may even experience hepatic encephalopathy, liver coma, etc. Treatment and management should start from the etiology, removing the cause and strengthening liver protection and enzyme reduction as part of comprehensive treatment.

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What are the symptoms of viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis primarily includes liver inflammation and damage caused by pathogens such as hepatitis A, B, C, E, etc. Their clinical symptoms are quite similar, mainly characterized by fatigue, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating after eating, jaundice, and dark urine. In cases of chronic liver diseases, such as chronic hepatitis caused by hepatitis B or C, if prolonged, it can also lead to facial features typical of liver disease, spider angiomas, and enlarged spleen. Once cirrhosis occurs, the patient may experience hepatic encephalopathy, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal distension with water accumulation, and significant abdominal tenderness. Thus, the symptoms of viral hepatitis relate to both the cause of the hepatitis and the type of hepatitis.

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How to treat viral hepatitis

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.