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[3] [5] Some people or animals with hepatitis have no symptoms, whereas others develop yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes , poor appetite, vomiting, tiredness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. [1] [2] Hepatitis is acute if it resolves within six months, and chronic if it lasts longer than six months.
Cirrhosis, liver cancer [2] Usual onset: Symptoms may take up to 6 months to appear [1] Duration: Short or long term [3] Causes: Hepatitis B virus spread by some body fluids [1] Risk factors: Intravenous drug use, sexual intercourse, dialysis, living with an infected person [4] [5] Diagnostic method: Blood tests [1] Prevention: Hepatitis B ...
Autoimmune hepatitis, formerly known as lupoid hepatitis, plasma cell hepatitis, or autoimmune chronic active hepatitis, is a chronic, autoimmune disease of the liver that occurs when the body's immune system attacks liver cells, causing the liver to be inflamed.
Hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be prevented by vaccination. Effective treatments for hepatitis C are available but costly. [6] In 2013, about 1.5 million people died from viral hepatitis, most commonly due to hepatitis B and C. [6] East Asia, in particular Mongolia, is the region most affected. [6]
The prognosis has improved for liver abscesses. The mortality rate in-hospital is about 2.5-19%. The elderly, ICU admissions, shock, cancer, fungal infections, cirrhosis, chronic kidney disease, acute respiratory failure, severe disease, or disease of biliary origin have a worse prognosis. [5]
Mono generally improves without any specific treatment. [2] Symptoms may be reduced by drinking enough fluids, getting sufficient rest, and taking pain medications such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen. [2] [4] Mononucleosis most commonly affects those between the ages of 15 and 24 years in the developed world. [9]
The two most common manifestations of E histolytica include colitis (bloody stool with mucus, abdominal pain, and/or diarrhea), and discovery of a liver abscess on imaging. [2] Liver abscesses commonly present as right upper quadrant abdominal pain and fever, with worsening features associated with abscess rupture.
No specific treatment for cirrhosis is known, but many of the underlying causes may be treated by medications that may slow or prevent worsening of the condition. [3] Hepatitis B and C may be treatable with antiviral medications. [1] Avoiding alcohol is recommended in all cases. [1] Autoimmune hepatitis may be treated with steroid medications. [1]