Do you get a fever with viral hepatitis?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on January 25, 2025
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Viral hepatitis, when liver function is significantly abnormal and during acute bouts of illness, may result in some patients experiencing mild or high fever, which is transient. Common symptoms include fatigue, aversion to oils, nausea, abdominal bloating, and poor appetite. Clinical symptoms vary among different types of viral hepatitis. Common types include Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A and E are acute self-limited forms of hepatitis, which generally recover within four to eight weeks. Hepatitis B and C, however, can easily become chronic.

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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.

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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 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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Treatment of viral hepatitis

Once viral hepatitis occurs, the liver function is obviously abnormal. Patients may have significant discomfort symptoms such as fatigue, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, and bloating after eating. Therefore, the treatment of patients with viral hepatitis mainly consists of two aspects. The first aspect is bed rest combined with a light, low-fat diet. The second aspect is pharmacological treatment. For patients with significantly abnormal liver function, medications that protect the liver and reduce enzyme levels are needed. If significant jaundice occurs, medications to reduce jaundice are required. Additionally, if the viral hepatitis is caused by hepatitis B or C, antiviral medications might be necessary. Only through active antiviral treatment can the damage to the liver by the virus be reduced, and thus better recovery of the patients can be achieved.

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What are the symptoms of viral hepatitis?

The clinical manifestations of viral hepatitis primarily include impaired liver function, characterized by fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, etc. Some patients with viral hepatitis may also exhibit jaundice of the skin and sclera, dark urine, and itchy skin. Additionally, a majority of patients may only experience a decrease in energy without other symptoms.