Hepatitis
Hepatitis occurs as a result of various factors. It may occur because the body attacks the liver by producing antibodies against the liver. The disease is then known as autoimmune hepatitis. Hepatitis may occur as a result of taking some types of hepatitis, Drugs, or alcohol and toxic substances, but most cases of hepatitis occur as a result of infection Viral Infection Hepatitis is called viral hepatitis, in fact there are five different types of viral hepatitis , And A, B, C, D, and E are classified according to the type of virus causing them. All types of viruses cause acute hepatitis, but C and B viruses can cause chronic inflammation of the liver. Liver ability to perform its functions as it should.
Symptoms of viral hepatitis
The symptoms do not appear on all people with viral hepatitis, and the symptoms of viral hepatitis are often similar to those of the flu, which delays the diagnosis or impairs it. In fact, the symptoms do not appear immediately after viral hepatitis. There is a period called Incubation Period, The incubation period varies from 15 to 45 days, while the hepatitis B virus is incubated between 45 to 160 days. The hepatitis virus C period of incubation The most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, B, and C viruses, each of which has some distinctive symptoms, but the most common symptoms are:
- stomachache.
- Yellowing in the skin and eyes.
- Minor fever.
- Anorexia.
- Fatigue and tiredness.
- Weak nutrition.
- The darkening of the urine.
- The color of the feces or the color of the feces tends to color the clay.
- Nausea and exhaustion.
- Abdominal pain.
Diagnosis of viral hepatitis
The diagnosis of viral hepatitis requires knowledge of the health history of the patient and some medical tests. These tests include the following:
- Physical examination: Physical examination. Physical examination involves examination of the patient’s abdomen to detect the presence of pain, as well as examination of the skin and eyes to see if there is yellowing.
- Liver function tests: (Liver function tests). Liver function tests are examined by taking a blood sample from the patient to determine the liver’s ability to function. Excessive readings indicate a specific liver problem and require some procedure to detect the identity of the causative agent.
- Ultrasound imaging: Ultrasound can be performed in the abdomen to detect the presence of liver enlargement or damage, and the specialist can detect the presence of liver tumors, abdominal fluids, gallbladder problems and others.
- Take a biopsy of the liver: Liver biopsy. Liver biopsy enables the physician to know the effect of inflammation or infection on the liver. It is a surgical procedure based on the principle of taking a sample of the tissue in question and is often performed using a specific needle without the need for surgery.
- Other blood tests: The doctor may need to do more blood tests to detect viruses that attack the liver and know the extent of invasion.
Methods of transmission of viral hepatitis
The methods of transmission of viral hepatitis vary according to the virus causing it, as follows:
Ways of transmission of viral hepatitis A
Viral Hepatitis A is transmitted by eating contaminated food or drink. The injured are often cured without liver damage. Although the virus may die of hepatitis A, this is rare.
Methods of transmission of viral hepatitis B
Viral hepatitis B is transmitted by the arrival of the patient’s blood or body fluids such as Semen to others, and the most common methods of transmission:
- Birth of a child to an infected mother.
- Sex with the infected person.
- Participation of infected injections drugs, drugs and others.
- Share the toothbrush or razor blades.
Methods of transmission of viral hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is transmitted by the blood of the patient to the other person, often in transfusion, organ transplantation, as well as in drug and drug injections. Transfusion and blood had caused viral hepatitis before 1992.
Duration of viral hepatitis
Viral hepatitis A may last for weeks to a few months. Viral hepatitis B may have a duration of several weeks in mild cases throughout the life of the patient in severe chronic conditions, With regard to viral hepatitis C, the person may be affected slightly, not more than a few weeks, and may be severe and persistent throughout the life of the injured.