Does viral hepatitis cause diarrhea?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on February 08, 2025
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Patients with viral hepatitis generally do not experience diarrhea. However, if liver function is significantly abnormal, it can lead to disruption of the gastrointestinal microbial flora, which significantly affects digestive function and may cause diarrhea. Viral hepatitis can lead to a series of related symptoms, such as fatigue, aversion to oil, nausea, abdominal distension, and poor appetite. In particularly severe cases, there may also be signs of increased bilirubin and jaundice, which require treatment based on the actual situation.

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How is viral hepatitis transmitted?

Different types of viral hepatitis have different routes and methods of transmission. Hepatitis A and E are mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route via the digestive tract. Hepatitis B and C are transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child. Generally, transmission through casual contact is rare. Most cases of hepatitis B are transmitted from mother to child. Hepatitis C is more commonly transmitted through needle stick injuries and blood transfusions. In terms of prevention, hepatitis A can be prevented by vaccination, and hepatitis B can be prevented through vaccination as well.

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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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How is chronic viral hepatitis treated?

Chronic viral hepatitis is most commonly found in chronic hepatitis B and C, both of which have long disease courses and complex treatments, and some cases may even lead to lifelong infection. The key to their treatment actually lies in the timely initiation of standardized antiviral therapy. For hepatitis B, the antiviral treatment mainly includes interferon and nucleoside analogues, while the antiviral treatment for hepatitis C can also use interferon, as well as direct-acting antiviral drugs. The treatment for both diseases involves timely, standardized, and complete courses of antiviral therapy.

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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.

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Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus.

Viral hepatitis refers to liver function damage caused by viruses such as hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, non-A, and non-E, and is a type of infectious hepatitis. This infectious hepatitis is collectively known as viral hepatitis, which mainly manifests as abnormal liver function, elevated transaminases, and abnormal bilirubin levels. To determine the specific cause of viral hepatitis, it is necessary to complete hepatitis antibody tests. Only after clarifying the hepatitis antibody tests can it be determined which virus caused the liver function abnormalities. Therefore, viral hepatitis is a general term that also includes various types and causes. To further clarify, additional testing is required. Only through further testing can the cause be clearly identified for better treatment.