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Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver, so there are many types of hepatitis: viral types like A, B and C, and bacterial or parasitic types. Depending on the type, the severity and timing of symptoms varies. However, all liver inflammation can cause these symptoms:
- mild fever
- muscle or joint aches
- nausea and vomiting
- loss of appetite
- slight abdominal pain
- fatigue
- diarrhea
These general symptoms are accompanied with more hepatitis specific symptoms as the condition worsens. These symptoms include:
- jaundice (yellowed skin and eyes)
- dark urine
- light colored stools that may contain pus
- whole body itching
- hives
- circulation problems
Nella Greenfelder
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Jaundice is a symptom of what foodborne illness?
Hepatitis A
What does hepatitis look like?
Hepatitis affects the liver. When the live functions are compromised the most obvious symptom is yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin.
What are the signs of symptoms in males of hepatitis b?
According to Healthline Symptom Search, the symptoms of hepatitis B are:FeverFatigueJaundiceVomitingGeneral WeaknessMalaiseTiredYellow SkinYellow EyesAbdominal SwellingPainNauseaAbdominal PainAscitesItchingLoss of AppetiteJoint PainDark UrineMuscle PainRight Upper Quadrant PainPale StoolsFeels Hot to TouchUrine Color AbnormalBody Ache
The type of hepatitis caused by contaminated food?
It is called infective hepatitis or hepatitis A
Is alcoholic hepatitis the same as hepatitis C?
no alcoholic hepatitis not same as hepatitis c
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
What does the word hapetitis means?
do u mean hepatitis?this is irritation of the liver that can cause permanent damage sometimes. hepatitis may be caused by viruses or by medicines or alcohol. Hepatitis comes in various forms eg hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D and hepatitis E...hope that helped Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver.
What is spanish word for hepatitis?
The Spanish word for hepatitis is [la] hepatitis.
What is Hepatitis B Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is the worst and the most dangerous type of hepatitis. Vincent Dublin
What organ is inflamed by hepatitis?
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. So it is the liver which get inflammation in hepatitis. It gets enlarged in hepatitis.
What is hepatitis E?
Hepatitis E is a viral hepatitis that mainly caused by infection.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
