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Hepatitis is swelling and inflammation of the liver. It is not a condition, but is often used to refer to a viral infection of the liver.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsHepatitis can be caused by:Immune cells in the body attacking the liver and causing autoimmune hepatitis
Infections from viruses (such as hepatitis A, B, or C), bacteria, or parasites
Liver damage from alcohol, poisonous mushrooms, or other poisons
Medications, such as an overdose of acetaminophen, which can be deadly
What else can I help you with?
Too many enzymes in liver?
Drinking too much alcohol or hepatitis can cause this.
Can you get Cirrhosis without drinking alcohol?
Yes, cirrhosis can develop from other causes such as chronic viral hepatitis (like hepatitis B or C), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), autoimmune hepatitis, and certain genetic disorders. It is important to identify and address the underlying cause to prevent further liver damage.
What is alcoholic hepatitis?
Alcohol Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver from drinking large amounts of alcohol.
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 the group of viruses that infect the liver?
Viruses that cause liver disease are placed under the term 'hepatitis'. Other things can cause hepatitis besides viruses, heavy alcohol use can as well.
What organ oxidizes 90 percent of alcohol?
The liver is the organ that oxidizes 90 percent of alcohol. This organ is responsible for processing all toxins in the body. Excessive intake of alcohol can cause permanent damage to the liver.
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.
Which organ does hepatitis A affect?
Liver
Which organ is responsible for eliminating alcohol from the blood stream?
The liver is able to break down alcohol by way of an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase. However, over consumption of alcohol can damage the liver, causing fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, or cirrhosis of the liver.
Which organ of the human body is affected by hepatitis?
The liver is the organ primarily affected by hepatitis. Hepatitis is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver, impacting its ability to function properly.
Excessive consumption of alcohol is most likely to damage which organ of the body over a long period of time?
The liver is the organ most likely to be damaged by excessive alcohol consumption over a long period of time. Alcohol can cause liver inflammation, fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer. It is important to drink alcohol in moderation to protect the liver and overall health.
What is the target organ of hbv?
The target organ of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the liver.
