HEPATITIS A VIRUS

HEPATITIS

 For the functions of a Liver, a person needs a healthy liver. The liver does many things to keep a person alive. The liver fights infections and stops bleeding. It removes drugs and other poisons from the blood. The liver also stores energy in the form of glucose to be used when needed in the body. Viral Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, which makes the liver swell and stops it from its proper functioning. Several different viruses cause viral hepatitis. They are named the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses. All of these viruses cause acute, or short-term, viral hepatitis. The hepatitis B, C, and D viruses can also cause chronic hepatitis, in which the infection is prolonged, sometimes lifelong.

Signs & symptoms of Viral Hepatitis:

•  Symptoms include Fatigue 
  
• Abdominal pain 
• Loss of appetite
•  Nausea Vomiting 
• Diarrhoea
•  Low-grade fever 
• Headache
• Yellow eyes and skin (jaundice)
• Dark yellow urine
• Light color stool
• Low-grade fever
• Some people have not any signs And symptoms

HEPATITIS A VIRUS

HEPATITIS A Hepatitis is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). People can pass viruses to catch other Spread of Hepatitis A Hepatitis is spread by close personal contact with someone else who has infection Eating food that has been prepared by someone with hepatitis A Drinking water that has been contaminated by hepatitis A (in areas with poor hygiene and sanitary conditions)

People at risk of Hepatitis A:

 Anyone can get hepatitis A. But some people are more prone to get in than others people who live with someone who has hepatitis A children who go to daycare centers people who work in a daycare center men who have sex with men people who travel to other countries where hepatitis A is common 

• Treatment of Hepatitis A
•  Rest in bed for several days or weeks Low fat
•  low protein high carbohydrate diet 
• Plenty of fluids
•  Restrict alcohol intake Multivitamins
•  Liver supportive treatment

Prevention: Get the Hepatitis A vaccination done. The hepatitis A vaccine is given through a shot. Children can get the vaccine after they turn 2 years old. Children aged 2 to 18 will need three shots. The shots are spread out over a year. Adults get two or three shots over 6 to 12 months A person needs all of the shots to be protected from Hepatitis. If a shot is missed, go to the doctor or clinic right away to setup up a new appointment Always wash hands after using the toilet and before fixing food or eating Wear gloves if one has to touch other people's stool. Wash hands afterward Drink bottled water when one is traveling to another place.