What are the symptoms of viral hepatitis?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on April 30, 2025
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Viral hepatitis, if obvious clinical symptoms occur, usually indicates significant liver dysfunction. The symptoms are mainly related to the condition of liver function. If liver function is significantly abnormal, there will be noticeable clinical symptoms. If liver function is relatively normal, there generally won't be clinical symptoms. Common symptoms include fatigue, aversion to oil, nausea, abdominal bloating, poor appetite, jaundice of skin and mucous membranes, and a range of other symptoms. Some patients may also experience fever during the acute phase.

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What medicine to take for viral hepatitis?

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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How to prevent viral hepatitis

Viral hepatitis can be divided into five types based on the cause: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E. Hepatitis A and E are mostly transmitted through the fecal-oral route. Therefore, to prevent Hepatitis A and E, it is essential to protect water sources, pay attention to food hygiene, and personal hygiene, and avoid eating raw seafood and similar foods. Hepatitis B and C, on the other hand, are mainly transmitted through blood and bodily fluids. The prevention of Hepatitis C and B primarily involves avoiding unsafe sexual activities with patients with Hepatitis B or C. Hepatitis B can also be prevented through the administration of Hepatitis B vaccine and immune globulin.

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Is viral hepatitis airborne?

Viral hepatitis cannot be transmitted through the air, and different types of viral hepatitis are transmitted through different routes and have different clinical symptoms. The characteristics of the disease vary; for example, hepatitis A and hepatitis E are primarily transmitted through the digestive tract, via the fecal-oral route. This typically occurs after consuming food or water contaminated with hepatitis A or E virus. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses are mainly transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child, with mother-to-child transmission being the most significant route.

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Can viral hepatitis be breastfed?

Regarding the issue of whether breastfeeding is possible with viral hepatitis, it depends on the specific situation, as there are many types of viral hepatitis, and opinions vary for different types. For individuals infected with Hepatitis B, it is generally considered safe to breastfeed. However, breastfeeding is not recommended for mothers with Hepatitis C. Hepatitis A and E, during their acute infectious phases, are contagious, and breastfeeding is not advised. Hepatitis A and E are self-limiting diseases, and breastfeeding can be resumed four to eight weeks after recovery.

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Transmission routes of viral hepatitis

Different types of viral hepatitis are transmitted through different routes, and preventive measures should start from the cause of the disease, cutting off transmission routes and protecting susceptible individuals. Hepatitis A and E are mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route, usually by consuming food or water contaminated with the hepatitis A or E virus. Hepatitis B and C, on the other hand, are mainly transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child; general contact usually does not lead to infection. Preventive measures include cutting off transmission routes, such as avoiding contact with patients with viral hepatitis, and getting vaccinated against hepatitis B and A.