Do you need a blood transfusion for viral hepatitis?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on December 14, 2024
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Viral hepatitis, especially in cases where the condition is particularly severe, bilirubin levels are particularly high, and coagulation function is particularly poor, may require plasma treatment. This involves the administration of plasma and nutritional support as symptomatic supportive therapy. Some patients may also need plasma exchange and artificial liver treatment. The treatment of viral hepatitis should aim to remove the cause of the disease as much as possible while also strengthening liver protection and enzyme reduction therapies. Severe cases may require plasma treatment. Treatment decisions should be based on the actual situation and starting treatment early in the onset of the disease can stabilize most conditions.

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How is viral hepatitis treated?

Viral hepatitis is divided into acute and chronic types. Acute viral hepatitis is commonly seen in hepatitis A and E. If the condition is mild, it can heal on its own without treatment. However, if the condition is severe, liver protection treatment can be administered in a hospital. Chronic viral hepatitis is most commonly seen in chronic hepatitis B and C. These conditions have relatively long disease courses, and some may even carry the virus for a lifetime. The key to their treatment plans is timely antiviral therapy. Antiviral treatment for hepatitis B mainly includes interferon and nucleoside analogs. Hepatitis C can also be treated with interferon, in addition to direct-acting antiviral drugs for hepatitis C.

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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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How do you get viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis is primarily due to infection by certain hepatitis viruses. Different types of viral hepatitis have different modes of transmission and routes of spread, and their outcomes and prognoses also vary. Hepatitis A and E are mainly transmitted through the digestive tract and the fecal-oral route, typically from consuming food or water contaminated with hepatitis A or E viruses. Hepatitis B and C, on the other hand, are mainly transmitted through blood, perinatal transmission, and sexual contact, with infection from casual contact being rare.

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Can you stay up late with viral hepatitis?

Patients with viral hepatitis should avoid staying up late at night, because the liver rests and detoxifies during night hours. Staying up late might lead to liver function damage. For a healthy individual, staying up late might cause mild liver function abnormalities the following day. Over time, if a patient with viral hepatitis continues to stay up late, their liver function may repeatedly become abnormal. Even if their virus status is negative and they are just carriers, their long-term poor lifestyle habits could lead to the onset of hepatitis. Therefore, it is crucial for patients with viral hepatitis to avoid staying up late and drinking alcohol.

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How long can viral hepatitis last?

The lifespan of someone with viral hepatitis is closely linked to the severity of their condition and also greatly depends on the patient's own actions. There are many influencing factors, and it is not possible to generalize. If the patient adheres to conventional treatment, regular check-ups, rests adequately, maintains a sensible diet, and abstains from alcohol, most conditions can be effectively managed, significantly reducing the chances of the disease progressing further. Therefore, patients need not worry excessively; maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude can further aid in recovery from the disease.