Which organ does hepatitis B affect?

Answer 1

The primary attack is on the organ affected by hepatitis, which is the liver. However it also depends upon the form of hepatitis A, B or C. The organ, liver, becomes inflamed and enlarged as the disease progresses. Since our bodies do not function within a vacuum, in time other organs can become involved. In acute cases of hepatitis the brain can be influenced by the disease; it can also takes its toll upon one's heart as the liver fails and the body weakens.

The function of the liver is to filter out toxins form the blood; when it no longer works effectively, as it is met to, the toxins and the viral contaminates from the hepatitis can cause issues of concern with other organs. For a while, one's lymph nodes may try to collect the toxins in an effort to protect the body, but the lymph nodes cannot do this for long.

Hepatitis left untreated can develop into liver cancer.

Answer 2

The primary organ affected by hepatitis is the liver, but the body does not work in a vacuum. So because our organs are interdependent on each other,more than one system can be damaged when the liver is not working correctly.

In severe liver damage, for example, the eyes may become yellow. This is called jaundice. Additionally, due to a worsening liver condition, you may see abdominal (stomach) swelling water retention - which often requires draining.

Hence, there are other organs affected when one if infected by hepatitis.

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Answer 3

The liver is the primary organ affected by hepatitis.

Answer 4

Hep C affects the liver. Many people have hep c and don't even know it. It is transferred from blood to blood contact. Long term it can cause liver failure.

Answer 5

The Liver

Answer 6

the liver

Answer 7

heart