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    Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that is often caused by viral infection. It can be acute and short-term or chronic. Symptoms include abdominal pain, jaundice, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Hepatitis is diagnosed through physical exam, ultrasound, blood tests and liver biopsy. Treatment depends on the cause but may include vaccination, lifestyle changes to prevent spread, and diet if losing weight.

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    Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that is often caused by viral infection. It can be acute and short-term or chronic. Symptoms include abdominal pain, jaundice, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Hepatitis is diagnosed through physical exam, ultrasound, blood tests and liver biopsy. Treatment depends on the cause but may include vaccination, lifestyle changes to prevent spread, and diet if losing weight.

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    Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that is often caused by viral infection. It can be acute and short-term or chronic. Symptoms include abdominal pain, jaundice, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Hepatitis is diagnosed through physical exam, ultrasound, blood tests and liver biopsy. Treatment depends on the cause but may include vaccination, lifestyle changes to prevent spread, and diet if losing weight.

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    ARACELLI CAMUS MAS


    MEDICAL ENGLISH
    HEPATITIS
    HEPATITIS
    DEFINITION
    Hepatitis is swelling and inflammation of the liver. The term is often used to refer to a viral infection of
    the liver.
    CAUSES
    Hepatitis can be caused by:
    Immune cells in the body attacking the liver and causing autoimmune hepatitis
    Infections from viruses (such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C), bacteria, or parasites
    Liver damage from alcohol, poisonous mushrooms, or other poisons
    Medications, such as an overdose of acetaminophen, which can be deadly
    Liver disease can also be caused by inherited disorders such as cystic fibrosis or
    hemochromatosis, a condition that involves having too much iron in your body (the excess iron
    deposits in the liver).
    SYMPTOMS
    Hepatitis may start and get better quickly (acute hepatitis), or cause long-term disease (chronic
    hepatitis). In some instances, it may lead to liver damage, liver failure, or even liver cancer.
    How severe hepatitis is depends on many factors, including the cause of the liver damage and any
    illnesses you have. Hepatitis A, for example, is usually short-term and does not lead to chronic liver
    problems.
    The symptoms of hepatitis include:
    Abdominal pain or distention
    Breast development in males
    Dark urine and pale or clay-colored stools
    Fatigue
    Fever, usually low-grade
    General itching
    Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
    Loss of appetite
    Nausea and vomiting
    Weight loss
    You may not have symptoms when first infected with hepatitis B or C. You can still develop liver failure
    later. If you have any risk factors for either type of hepatitis, you should be tested regularly.

    EXAMS AND TESTS
    You will have a physical exam to look for:
    Enlarged and tender liver
    Fluid in the abdomen (ascites)
    Yellowing of the skin
    Your doctor may order laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor the hepatitis, including:
    Abdominal ultrasound
    Autoimmune blood markers
    Hepatitis virus serologies
    Liver function tests
    Liver biopsy to check for liver damage
    Paracentesis if fluid is in your abdomen
    TREATMENT
    Your doctor will talk to you about treatment options. Treatments will vary depending on the cause of
    your liver disease. Your doctor may recommend a high-calorie diet if you are losing weight.
    PREVENTION
    Talk to your doctor about vaccination for hepatitis
    A and hepatitis B.
    Lifestyle measures for preventing spread of
    hepatitis B and C from one person to another
    include:
    Avoid sharing personal items, such as
    razors or toothbrushes.
    Do not share drug needles or other drug
    equipment (such as straws for snorting drugs).
    Clean blood spills with a solution
    containing 1 part household bleach to 9 parts
    water.
    Be careful when getting tattoos and body
    piercings.
    To reduce your risk of spreading or catching hepatitis A:
    Always wash your hands thoroughly after using the restroom and when you come in contact
    with an infected person's blood, stools, or other bodily fluid.
    Avoid unclean food and water.

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